Victor Wembanyama has already scored 50 points in a game this season and was recently recognized as the inaugural Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October and November. Credit: Instagram / Spurs

The Spurs this Sunday will close out a three-game homestand against Scoot Henderson and the Portland Trailblazers.

When the teams met in November, San Antonio secured a 105-118 win behind a balanced attack with eight players in double figures.

At the quarter mark of the NBA season, the resilient Spurs have exceeded expectations thanks to their improved crunch-time play. Following a close win against the Kings in Sacramento to start December, San Antonio stood at 5-3 in clutch games after finishing 13-28 in similar contests last season.

Showcasing his versatility, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has already scored 50 points in a game this season and was recently recognized as the inaugural Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October and November.

Next up for the Spurs is a four-game road trip that includes a Christmas Day matchup against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The nationally televised game will be the first Christmas Day contest for San Antonio in eight seasons.

$25 and up, 7:30 p.m., Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Drive, (210) 444-5140, frostbankcenter.com, Fanduel Sports Network-Southwest.

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This article appears in Dec 11-17, 2024.

Sanford Nowlin is editor-in-chief of the San Antonio Current. He holds degrees from Trinity University and the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his work has been featured in Salon, Alternet, Creative...