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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, right, drives against Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware, front left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Wembanyama leads Spurs to their first 5-0 start with 27 points and 18 rebounds in win over the Heat

Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocked shots, and the San Antonio Spurs improved to 5-0 for the first time in franchise history by beating the Miami Heat 107-101 on Thursday night. San Antonio won four straight to open a season on three previous occasions, most recently 2017. The Spurs, Heat and Sacramento Kings were the only franchises not to open a season 5-0. Miami was unable to prevent San Antonio from exiting that club despite a dogged effort. Bam Adebayo had 31 points, 10 rebounds and three assists for the Heat in a battle of All-Star centers.

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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) runs up-court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Led by Wembanyama, youthful Spurs on verge of setting best start in franchise history

The San Antonio Spurs can open the season 5-0 for the first time in franchise history. That this storied franchise has never won its first five games is only slightly more surprising than the youthful roster that now has a chance to do so. San Antonio hosts Miami on Thursday after winning its first four games by an average of 16.5 points. Their best start to a season is 4-0, though, which happened four times.

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