SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs won their ninth straight, defeating the Chicago Bulls 129-114 on Monday night.

Wembanyama had 10 points and 10 rebounds in his first 8 minutes, 31 seconds on the court, collecting his 10th rebound 1:55 into the second quarter.

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