NBA: Victor Wembanyama Stars As San Antonio Spurs Top Atlanta Hawks 126-98
Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points, Devin Vassell added 18, and the San Antonio Spurs spoiled the first of a five-game home stretch for Atlanta with a 126-98 win over the Hawks in the NBA on Saturday (December 20, 2025). The win was the Spurs' 20th of the season — a feat the team did not reach until January 23 last season. In his fourth game since returning from a calf injury that kept him sidelined for 12 games, Wembanyama added 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal. It was the centre's first double-double since San Antonio's November 14 loss to Golden State.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1), grabs a pass over Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Colin Hubbard
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Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, left, shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Lindy Waters III, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Colin Hubbard
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Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) looks to shoot over San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Colin Hubbard
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Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) looks to shoot while San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Colin Hubbard
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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) looks to pass the ball aound San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Colin Hubbard
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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) dribbles against Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Colin Hubbard
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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) looks to shoot against Atlanta Hawks forward Asa Newell (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Colin Hubbard
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San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) goes up to shoot against Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Colin Hubbard
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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) and guard Devin Vassell, right, react during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Colin Hubbard
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San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) goes up to dunk over Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Colin Hubbard