PHOENIX (AP) — Victor Wembanyama wrapped up another jaw-dropping performance on Monday night early in the fourth quarter, casually bringing the ball up the court before crossing over Khaman Maluach a few times, dribbling between his legs and then behind his back before gliding past him for an easy layup.
It was a ridiculous moment for the 7-foot-4 center.
And — honestly — it was maybe the fourth or fifth most impressive thing he did in another night full of superlatives.
Wembanyama finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks in just 25 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the Phoenix Suns 122-96 for their ninth straight win. The performance comes just five days after he set career highs with 52 points and 24 rebounds in a win over the Dallas Mavericks.
“It feels like where I want to be,” Wembanyama said.
Wembanyama played like an MVP from the moment he stepped on the court Monday, pouring in 14 points in the first quarter and 22 by halftime. He scored on an array of 3-pointers, jumpers and dunks, all while swatting away shots on the defensive end with ease.
Suns coach Jordan Ott had a defensive plan for Wembanyama before the game. It didn't work.
“He just does it from all three levels right now and then anytime he has a switch, they just literally throw the ball to the top of the backboard (for a dunk),” Ott said. “When that starts, it's so deflating and it's tough to overcome. But he does it to everyone.”
Suns' five-time All-Star Devin Booker finished with a team-high 32 points, but it wasn't enough to match Wemby.
“It’s something like we’ve never seen before," Booker said. "He can handle the ball but his instincts for the game are off the charts, too. If he’s not blocking shots, he’s altering them so it’s a tough matchup.”
The 22-year-old Wembanyama has been a physical outlier since the moment he stepped on an NBA court in 2023, doing things that almost no one else in the league can do. Now he's becoming elite at the mental side of the game as well, making the right decisions over and over and over again.
“I should keep the physically amazing things for the amazingly difficult situations, not the day to day,” Wembanyama said, grinning. “Opponents can't really put me in a situation where I can't answer, so now all I have to do is not beat myself.”
The Spurs (9-2) aren't just a one-man show. Dylan Harper scored 14 of his 17 points in the third quarter while De'Aaron Fox, Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes also had nice contributions.
But there's little doubt the Spurs revolve around Wemby and now he's in the midst of the best stretch of his career. It's no surprise that San Antonio is winning lots of games because of that development.
“There’s a lot of good going on, I think he’s allowing the game to unfold naturally," Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said. "He’s doing a great job of putting himself in positions to take advantage of the opportunities that are in front of him and his teammates do a good job as well of utilizing him when appropriate.”
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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, left, drives past Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach for a score during an NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, center, drives past Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12), Suns forward Ryan Dunn, and Suns guard Luke Kennard (8) during an NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks against Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green, left, Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) and Suns forward Miles Bridges, right, during an NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced its Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday deal events return November 19-30, kicking off the biggest holiday shopping season of the year with millions of deals across brands like Le Creuset, HP, Google, and Stanley. Plus, more Amazon Exclusives in the Holiday Shop than ever before—including Swarovski jewelry, Caraway cookware sets, and exclusive colorways including necklaces from Spicy Dan and the NAADAM Originals cashmere crewneck in medium blue. This year's event keeps the savings coming with daily themed deal drops, Thanksgiving dinner essentials for the whole family, live sports with in-game shopping on Prime Video, and AI-powered tools like Alexa for Shopping to help customers find the perfect gifts at the best prices.
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"Customers count on Amazon for low prices and great selection every day, not just during the holidays," said Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores. "This Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday, we're taking that even further with thousands of deals on the most-loved gifts with new themed deals dropping every day. Plus, Alexa for Shopping acts as a personal holiday shopping expert—creating lists, tracking prices, setting deal alerts, and doing the deal hunting—making it easier than ever to find great gifts at great prices."
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Today's Big Deals will feature 12 days of daily themed deal drops—spanning Toys, Tech, Fashion, Beauty, Premium Gifts, and Stocking Stuffers. For the first time ever, deals will drop twice on both Black Friday and Cyber Monday at midnight and 8 a.m. PT with savings up to 60% off. This year's lineup includes fan-favorites from Theragun, Balsam Hill, Frye & Co., and HydroJug. Deals are available only while supplies last—customers will want to check back daily for the latest offers across some of the season’s most-wanted brands and products.
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Save on Holiday Feasts, Delivered
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Watch Live Sports and Shop the Game
Prime Video is set to deliver a stacked lineup of live sports throughout the week, tipping off on Wednesday, November 25 with the presentation of its first-ever NCAA basketball game, as the Duke Blue Devils face the UConn Huskies at 4 p.m. PT from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Then on Black Friday, Prime Video will begin another 15 hours of live sports coverage, with no subscription or Prime membership required. Coverage tees off at 6 a.m. PT with the Farmers Insurance Skins Game, followed by the fourth annual Black Friday Football game featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Denver Broncos. The day concludes with an NBA on Prime doubleheader that includes the Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks, leading into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs. Gear up for game day with deals on officially licensed sports apparel and fan gear from their favorite leagues and teams. Throughout the action, fans can watch and shop simultaneously with the enhanced "Shop the Game" experience—simply press "up" on the remote or open the Amazon Shopping app and search "shop the game" to find great deals featured in the broadcasts, and official NFL, NBA, and NCAA merchandise.
Find the Perfect Gift in the Holiday Shop
Whether customers are searching for inspiration or already know exactly what they want, the Amazon Holiday Shop makes it easy. This year, the Holiday Shop delivers a fully personalized experience—surfacing gift recommendations based on customers' shopping history, preferences, and family needs so the most relevant ideas appear first. The shop also features Top 100 lists and curated gift guides—plus the annual Top 100+ Toys list and Holiday Kids Gift Book for this season's most exciting toys and games, from squishy toys to singing dolls—making finding the perfect gift effortless. Toy lovers can also shop the newly launched FAO Schwarz selection on Amazon this holiday season.
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Discover and Support Small Businesses This Holiday Season
More than 60% of sales in Amazon's store come from independent sellers, most of which are small and medium-sized businesses. Amazon makes it easy to shop small businesses with savings on home, health, beauty, and fitness products from U.S.-based small businesses, including up to 65% off compression sleeves from BLITZU, 65% off The Beard Club grooming products, 55% off Comfy Cubs baby products, 40% off Solawave Red Light Therapy Wands, and up to 30% off SMIRLY kitchen products. Shoppers can also ask Alexa for Shopping to "shop small businesses" to find small businesses in Amazon's store, or look for the Small Business badge. Visit amazon.com/smallbusiness to discover more.
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Great holiday deals start with deal quality and price confidence. Alexa for Shopping gives you both, so you can spend less time second-guessing and more time crossing off your holiday list.
More Ways to Save This Holiday Season
Beyond the deals, discover even more ways to save—from devices and digital entertainment to travel, rewards, and member-exclusive perks.
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Black Friday Week starts Nov 19.
