The San Antonio Spurs continued their blazing start to the season, extending their record to 4-0 after triumphing over the Toronto Raptors with a 121-103 win on Monday night, as reported by KSAT. Leading the charge was Victor Wembanyama, who notched up 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, matching a franchise-best start last seen in 2017. The Spurs have historically never been able to turn their first five-season games into wins—perhaps until now.
Wembanyama's stellar performance included a particularly memorable moment wherein he executed a 360-degree spin to dodge Scottie Barnes and score; this feat, along with his consistent scoring, contributed to him being named Western Conference player of the week earlier the same day. The Spurs, who only reached their fourth win last season by November 7, are flashing a much-improved form this time around with six players scoring in double figures against the Raptors, including Stephon Castle putting up 22 points and Harrison Barnes adding 18; Dylan Harper also made his mark by becoming one of the only rookies in Spurs history to score in double figures in their first four games, as acknowledged by AP News.
The Raptors, on the other hand, are looking to shake off a three-game losing streak after dropping this one in San Antonio. R.J. Barrett led the Raptors' efforts with 25 points, but even his energy, including scoring 10 points in the third quarter and a dunk in the fourth that cut the Spurs' lead, wasn't enough to rally his team to a win. San Antonio's defense held strong, and Wembanyama showcased his defensive prowess by rejecting Barrett's layup, marking his 89th consecutive game with at least one blocked shot—an achievement that surpassed NBA legend Patrick Ewing for the fourth-longest streak in league history.
Looking ahead, Toronto aims to turn its luck around as it hosts Houston on Wednesday, while San Antonio sets their sights on maintaining their winning streak when they faces Miami on Thursday. These upcoming matchups indicate whether the Spurs can maintain their momentum and whether the Raptors to rebound from their losing skid. Both teams now have plenty to prove as the early season unfolds, and whether San Antonio can clinch a historic 5-0 remains to be seen.
