Victor Wembanyama played 25 minutes in Phoenix on Monday night and sat for most of the fourth quarter. In that time he scored 40 points on 15 of 19 shooting, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked nine shots. San Antonio was plus-30 while he was on the floor.

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Phoenix Suns 122-96 at Mortgage Matchup Center in front of 17,071, according to the ESPN box score. The Spurs have won nine straight since losing their first two and are 9-2. Phoenix is 3-6.

Wembanyama's 15 of 19 Night and a 55-35 Rebounding Edge

Wembanyama went 2 of 3 from three and 8 of 10 at the line, with three assists and one turnover. The Associated Press counted 22 points, six rebounds and five blocks for him by halftime, when a 21-2 run had San Antonio up 61-46. It was his second huge line in four games: the AP notes he had 52 points and 24 rebounds, both career highs, against Dallas on Wednesday. The Spurs outrebounded Phoenix 55-35, outscored them 62-48 in the paint and 23-10 on the break, and blocked 11 shots to the Suns' seven. Phoenix shot 35 of 89, 39 percent.

Dylan Harper's Third Quarter

Dylan Harper scored 14 of his 17 points in the third quarter, per the AP, on 7 of 10 shooting overall, and was plus-30 in 26 minutes. De'Aaron Fox added 15 points, nine rebounds and six assists, and Stephon Castle had eight rebounds and seven assists. Devin Booker scored 32 on 10 of 17 for Phoenix, and Khaman Maluach was the only other Sun in double figures with 11.

Spurs at Chicago Wednesday

San Antonio plays the Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday night. Phoenix hosts the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. More pro coverage is on the BallerTube NBA page.