San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama. Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama does it all in win over Pistons

By Mike J. Asti | Last updated Feb 24, 2026 12:16 AM ET

Flexing their muscles, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Monday night. The win extended the Spurs' win streak to nine games.

And as expected, Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 114-103 win with his strong play on both ends of the court. Wembanyama didn't lead his team in scoring, as Devin Vassell had 28, but he recorded a double-double for the third straight game.

Wembanyama scored 21 points in 36 minutes while also adding 17 rebounds, four assists, six big blocks and a steal, doing a little bit of everything to help San Antonio secure their 41st victory of the season.

Victor Wembanyama's defense set up the Spurs offense

Wembanyama's imposing defense set up offense as well, most notably when his monster block above the cylinder led to a Stephon Castle three in the third quarter.

Wemby DISRUPTS the game on both ends of the floor in tonight's road victory!

21 PTS
17 REB
4 AST
6 BLK

9 wins in a row for the @spurs! pic.twitter.com/jgVOfjhzw1
— NBA (@NBA) February 24, 2026

"This is a basket in about 99% of NBA games," was even said about Wembanyama using his incredible reach to get to the ball on the Peacock broadcast.

"This is a basket in about 99% of NBA games."

Wemby defies the odds https://t.co/e822smXrWl pic.twitter.com/TZE7sG1erM
— NBA (@NBA) February 24, 2026

In the middle of his third season, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is averaging a double-double for the season with 24.2 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 34 games played so far. He's also averaging 2.8 blocks per game.

Wembanyama has a case as the most dominant player in the NBA

Monday night's performance showed why Wembanyama has a case as being the most dominant player in basketball when healthy.

Now only 2.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for the top spot in the entire Western Conference, Wembanyama will be able to put his skills on display in the postseason for the first time. And based on how he's played lately and the depth of the team around him, the Spurs could be poised to make a run.

Mike J. Asti

Mike Asti is an experienced media personality and journalist with a vast resume and skillset, most notably from time with TribLIVE Radio and WPXI-TV. Asti now serves as the Managing Editor of WV Sports Now, where he leads the coverage of WVU sports. He has also covered the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and other teams within the Pittsburgh market

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