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Wembanyama scores 34 points as the Spurs eliminate the Jazz from NBA Cup contention


Wembanyama scores 34 points as the Spurs eliminate the Jazz from NBA Cup contention

SALT LAKE CITY – Victor Wembanyama seems to feel right at home in Utah.

The last time the San Antonio Spurs rising star was in Salt Lake City, he hit a rare five-by-five shot. On Tuesday he hung a 30-piece copy. Heck, the Jazz even seemed to welcome him, as the team’s special NBA Cup berth looked a lot more Spurs than Jazz.

Wembanyama had 34 points and seven rebounds as San Antonio pulled away late and posted a 128-115 victory over the Jazz Tuesday at the Delta Center.

With the loss, Utah is officially eliminated from NBA Cup competition.

San Antonio outscored Utah 32-22 in the fourth quarter, including an 11-3 run down the middle of the court to take control.

Wembanyama was 13 of 23 from the field and made six 3-pointers.

Keyonte George had 26 points on 9-for-16 shooting and Collin Sexton added 20 points and five assists. The Jazz shot 51% from the field and 37% from 3-point range but were hampered by 21 turnovers, which led to 33 points for San Antonio.

Lauri Markkanen, who finished with 14 points, had to be taken off the field after clashing knees with Wembanyama late in the game; he didn’t come back. According to The Jazz, the injury was a left knee contusion.

This story will be updated.

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