A 17-point third-quarter lead wasn't enough to protect the Golden State Warriors from the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Victor Wembanyama and the

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A year of experience for 7-foot-3 star Victor Wembanyama projected to go a long way for the Spurs, but the addition of Chris Paul has also helped them a lot. While the 39-year-old Paul is far from the player he once was,

Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points, Harrison Barnes had 22 and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point third quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 104-94 .

Victor Wembanyama scores 25 points on his return as the San Antonio Spurs fight back for a 104-94 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Sophomore phenom Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out due to a right knee contusion. Unfortunately for the Spurs, he is not the only one out for the contest. They will also be without Devin Vassell (left knee soreness) and Jeremy Sochan (left thumb surgery).

Victor Wembanyama started slow in his return but finished with a game-high 25 points to rally the Spurs from 17 points down to defeat the Warriors on Saturday.