
Wembanyama needs only three quarters as Spurs roll to eight straight
Wembanyama scores 29 in 24 minutes as San Antonio’s middle-quarter surge drives a 125–103 win. Yang Hansen records his first career double-double for Portland.
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Through November 7 of 2026–27, he has played 10 games, averaging 18.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists. His second NBA season already brings more than thirty minutes per game, with rebounding and creation alongside scoring. Turning that workload into consistent decisions is the next step.
Updated 2026-11-10Harper came from Rutgers and joined San Antonio as the second pick in 2025. His first NBA season included 69 appearances, giving an initial sample of how scoring, rebounding and passing fit into his backcourt role. The high draft position brought attention, but his professional story is best grounded in the responsibilities and games already accumulated.
In 2025–26, he played 69 games and averaged 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists. That rookie record includes both scoring and a passing assignment, establishing his starting point in San Antonio’s backcourt. A larger future role can be assessed through the quality of creation and finishing across more possessions, not just additional shots.

Wembanyama scores 29 in 24 minutes as San Antonio’s middle-quarter surge drives a 125–103 win. Yang Hansen records his first career double-double for Portland.
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