The San Antonio Spurs cruised to a 119-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on November 3, 2026, at Frost Bank Center, led by a dominant two-way performance from Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs controlled the paint, forced Utah into difficult shots, and pulled away with a balanced offensive attack.

Game overview

San Antonio built a 31-24 lead after the first quarter and steadily extended it as the game wore on. The Spurs led by 12 at halftime and put the game out of reach with an 18-4 run in the third quarter. Utah never found an answer for Wembanyama’s length or San Antonio’s perimeter pressure.

• First quarter: San Antonio 31, Utah 24
• Second quarter: San Antonio 30, Utah 25
• Third quarter: San Antonio 29, Utah 24
• Fourth quarter: San Antonio 29, Utah 24
• Final: San Antonio Spurs 119, Utah Jazz 97

Key moments

The Spurs broke the game open with a 12-0 run late in the second quarter. Wembanyama sparked the burst with a block on Lauri Markkanen, then finished an alley-oop on the other end. De’Aaron Fox added two transition layups, and Stephon Castle capped the run with a corner three that made it 58-43.

Utah trimmed the lead to 11 early in the third quarter, but San Antonio answered with an 18-4 run over the next five minutes. Wembanyama scored eight points during the stretch and altered several shots at the rim, ending any realistic comeback hopes for the Jazz.

Standout players

• Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio: 30 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks, 3 assists.
• De’Aaron Fox, San Antonio: 22 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds.
• Stephon Castle, San Antonio: 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists.
• Devin Vassell, San Antonio: 16 points, 4 three-pointers.
• Lauri Markkanen, Utah: 24 points, 9 rebounds.
• Keyonte George, Utah: 18 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds.

Tactical story

San Antonio’s defense set the tone. The Spurs held Utah to 41.2% shooting and blocked 9 shots, with Wembanyama anchoring the paint and Fox disrupting ball-handlers on the perimeter. Utah shot just 8-of-31 from three-point range and managed only 38 paint points. Offensively, San Antonio moved the ball well, finishing with 29 assists, and attacked the rim consistently when Utah’s bigs stepped out to contest shooters.

Season impact

The win reinforces San Antonio’s rise as a legitimate Western Conference threat. Wembanyama’s ability to control a game on both ends continues to elevate the Spurs’ ceiling, while Fox’s playmaking gives the offense a reliable secondary engine. Utah, meanwhile, remains in search of consistency on the road, where its shooting has dipped in the early season.