Wemby has 5x5 game in Spurs' win over Jazz

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SALT LAKE CITY -- Victor Wembanyama had the second 5x5 game of his career while leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

Wembanyama had 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals and 5 blocks, giving him at least five in five categories. He also had a 5x5 game in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 23. His performance Thursday night made him the third player with multiple 5x5 games all time, joining Hakeem Olajuwon (six) and Andrei Kirilenko (three).

Chris Paul added 19 points, 10 assists and six rebounds for the Spurs.

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Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 16 points, and John Collins added 14 points and 11 rebounds. Utah played without starting forward Lauri Markkanen, who was out with back spasms.

Patty Mills made three straight 3-pointers to power a 13-0 run that gave Utah a 30-19 lead going into the second quarter. The Jazz did not trail again before halftime.

San Antonio erased a double-digit deficit twice and went ahead for good midway through the third behind a 12-0 run. Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson combined for three baskets off steals over four possessions to cap the run and give the Spurs a 63-55 lead.

The Spurs led by 20 points in the fourth quarter.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Wemby has 5x5 game in Spurs' win over Jazz

Wemby has 5x5 game in Spurs' win over Jazz

Wemby has 5x5 game in Spurs' win over Jazz

Wemby has 5x5 game in Spurs' win over Jazz

Wemby has 5x5 game in Spurs' win over Jazz