NBA roundup: Spurs off to first 5-0 start in team history

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Wembanyama Dominates as Spurs Stay Perfect

Victor Wembanyama delivered a monster performance with 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks as the San Antonio Spurs remained unbeaten with a 107-101 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.

The Spurs (5-0) are off to their best start in franchise history, adding to their legacy as five-time NBA champions. Stephon Castle added 21 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and four steals to help San Antonio remain the NBA’s best defensive team, holding a Miami squad that entered as the league’s top offense (131.5 PPG) to just 101 points.

Bam Adebayo led all scorers with 31 points and 10 rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins chipped in 24 points for Miami, which saw its three-game winning streak snapped.

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Rollins, Short-Handed Bucks Stun Warriors

Ryan Rollins erupted for a career-high 32 points and eight assists as the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat the Golden State Warriors 120-110.

Myles Turner added 17 points and seven rebounds, while Cole Anthony scored 16 before fouling out. Milwaukee had eight players in double figures, displaying rare balance in the win.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 27 points, while Jonathan Kuminga (24) and Jimmy Butler III (23) kept Golden State within reach.

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Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder to 6-0 Start

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 31 points, seven assists, and zero turnovers to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Washington Wizards 127-108.

The defending NBA champions (6-0) are off to another hot start, forcing 23 turnovers that led to 26 points while committing only six giveaways. Bilal Coulibaly, in his season debut for Washington, impressed with 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and three blocks in 24 minutes.

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Magic Snap Skid with Win in Charlotte

Franz Wagner scored 21 points and Paolo Banchero and Anthony Black each added 20 as the Orlando Magic snapped a four-game losing streak with a 123-107 road win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Orlando (2-4) shot 51.7% from the field and hit 16 3-pointers, with Tristan da Silva contributing 19 points off the bench. Collin Sexton led Charlotte with 19 points, while Ryan Kalkbrenner and LaMelo Ball each scored 17.

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