Victor Wembanyama has second 5×5 match in Spurs’ win vs. Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY — Victor Wembanyama had the second 5×5 game of his career while leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

Wembanyama had 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals and 5 blocks, giving him at least five in five categories. He also had a 5×5 game in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 23. His performance Thursday night made him the third player with more 5×5 games all-time, joining Hakeem Olajuwon (six) and Andrei Kirilenko (three).

Wembanyama was not happy with the display.

“It tells me I have to get my standards up when I’m not getting 5×5 because I’m able to help my team in all those areas. It should be a consistent thing,” he said, according to San Antonio Express-News. “Like I’ve said before, it’s something we need to have, something I need to have more often to help my team.”

Chris Paul added 19 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds for the Spurs.

Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 16 points and John Collins added 14 points and 11 rebounds. Utah played without starting forward Lauri Markkanen, who was out with back spasms.

Patty Mills made three straight 3-pointers to fuel a 13-0 run that gave Utah a 30-19 lead entering the second quarter. The Jazz were not behind again before the break.

San Antonio erased double-digit deficits twice and went ahead for good midway through the third quarter after going on a 12-0 run. Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson combined for three baskets off steals over four possessions to end the run and give the Spurs a 63-55 advantage.

The Spurs led by 20 points in the fourth quarter.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.