Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
October 2025
Spurs beat the Heat 107–101 to open 5–0 for the first time in franchise history, a cathartic turn after back-to-back record losing streaks. Wembanyama battled Bam Adebayo and punctuated the finish with an emotional roar to the home crowd. Miami’s 17–1 fourth-quarter run flipped the game, but San Antonio closed on an 8–3 surge with late stops and timely shotmaking. The win reflects a deeper, faster rotation, improved late-game execution, and defensive activity that travels after years of rebuild volatility.