Spurs Beat Warriors 123-85 for 11th Straight Win

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 123-85 at home to earn their 11th straight win. With the result, the team improved to 11-2 and rose to the top of the Western Conference and the NBA alongside the Lakers.

The home side opened the game on an 18-0 run. It was the best start in the club's play-by-play records since 1997. The first quarter ended 38-14, and the lead reached 30 points by halftime. Mitch Johnson's starting-five players were taken out of the game after 20 to 25 minutes.

Victor Wembanyama played 21 minutes and recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. He also added six assists and two steals. Stephon Castle led the way with 32 points, five three-pointers made on eight attempts, and six assists. Keldon Johnson came off the bench and scored 18 points.

For the Warriors, El Jay Kraier stood out with 20 points. Charles Bassey scored 11 points. Both had come off Steve Kerr's bench. Apart from these two players, no one on the visiting team reached double figures.

It was stated that Stephen Curry would be out of action for at least two weeks. It was also said that the Warriors could suffer poor results during this period.