Spurs Soar to Historic 5-0 Start, Wembanyama Emphasizes Team Effort: “We Worked for It”

The San Antonio Spurs kicked off the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season with an impressive 5-0 record after defeating the Miami Heat, 107-101, at Frost Bank Center, marking the first time in franchise history that they’ve started a season with five consecutive victories. Victor Wembanyama led the charge, contributing 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, five blocks, and a steal while playing just under 40 minutes.

“We put in the effort. We launched the season on a strong note, and we aim to maintain this momentum for as long as we can. It’s satisfying to see our hard work pay off because sometimes we play well but don’t rack up as many wins as we’d like,” commented the 21-year-old French player during the postgame press conference, discussing the significance of the team’s historic 5-0 start.

“Until I find myself being dunked on more often than blocking shots, I’ll keep pushing forward, but I’m sure none of us will be around to witness that,” he humorously remarked about taking defensive risks compared to others.

Wembanyama’s teammate, Polish player Jeremy Sochan (suffering from a left wrist sprain), remained on the injury list. On the other side, Lithuanian Kasparas Jakucionis (right groin strain) was also sidelined, while Russian Vladislav Goldin did not play. However, Italian Simone Fontecchio stepped up with 18 points, Swedish player Pelle Larsson scored five, and Serbian Nikola Jovic managed to log 9:30 on the court despite dealing with a right hip contusion, though he did not score.

“It’s definitely going to be intriguing when we have our full squad back in action, but for now, we need to focus on the present and who’s available to play,” remarked 29-year-old Fontecchio regarding the limited roster options for head coach Erik Spoelstra.

Meanwhile, Bilal Coulibaly, a former teammate of Wembanyama at Metropolitans 92, made his return after surgery on his right thumb from an injury sustained during EuroBasket 2025 with France. He scored 16 points as a starter for the Washington Wizards in a 127-108 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Also in the starting lineup under Brian Keefe, fellow French player Alex Sarr scored 14 points, while Swiss forward Kyshawn George added 12 points. Serbian reserve Tristan Vukcevic managed three points. For the defending champions, Belgian Ajay Mitchell contributed 20 points off the bench, while German starter Isaiah Hartenstein added 17 points, and French Ousmane Dieng scored two. Serbian Nikola Topic was inactive as he is undergoing treatment for testicular cancer.

The Orlando Magic broke free from a four-game losing streak by defeating the Charlotte Hornets, 123-107, in Spectrum Center. Franz Wagner, playing through a left heel contusion on the second night of a back-to-back, led all scorers with 21 points. Teammate Tristan da Silva contributed 19 points, Goga Bitadze added six, and Noah Penda chipped in three, while German Moritz Wagner remained out due to left knee rehabilitation. For the Hornets, French reserves Moussa Diabate scored ten points, and Tidjane Salaun did not register any points.

The Milwaukee Bucks triumphed over the Golden State Warriors, 120-110, at Fiserv Forum, despite initial concern over Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s left knee soreness, which ultimately ruled him out of the game. Both his brothers were absent as well, with Thanasis on the bench and Alex out of the lineup. Quinten Post, a Dutch player starting for the Warriors, played for 9:39, collecting three rebounds.

**Final Scores:**
– Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic: 107-123
– Milwaukee Bucks vs. Golden State Warriors: 120-110
– Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Washington Wizards: 127-108
– San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat: 107-101

**Standings:**
1. Chicago Bulls: 4-0
2. Philadelphia 76ers: 4-0
3. Milwaukee Bucks: 4-1
4. Miami Heat: 3-2
5. Cleveland Cavaliers: 3-2
6. Detroit Pistons: 3-2
7. New York Knicks: 2-2
8. Atlanta Hawks: 2-3
9. Charlotte Hornets: 2-3
10. Boston Celtics: 2-3
11. Orlando Magic: 2-4
12. Toronto Raptors: 1-4
13. Washington Wizards: 1-4
14. Indiana Pacers: 0-4
15. Brooklyn Nets: 0-5

1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 6-0
2. San Antonio Spurs: 5-0
3. Denver Nuggets: 3-1
4. Golden State Warriors: 4-2
5. Portland Trail Blazers: 3-2
6. Los Angeles Lakers: 3-2
7. Memphis Grizzlies: 3-2
8. Utah Jazz: 2-2
9. Los Angeles Clippers: 2-2
10. Houston Rockets: 2-2
11. Minnesota Timberwolves: 2-3
12. Dallas Mavericks: 2-3
13. Phoenix Suns: 1-4
14. Sacramento Kings: 1-4
15. New Orleans Pelicans: 0-4

– The top six teams from each conference will advance directly to the Playoffs.
– Teams ranked seventh to tenth from each conference will proceed to the Play-In tournament.

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