Spurs Rally from 25 Down to Beat Clippers 117-112

Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points with 10 rebounds and four blocks to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-112 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The win marked the Spurs' second straight victory in a back-to-back set, following a 121-106 defeat of the Detroit Pistons on Thursday.

The Spurs trailed by as much as 25 points early in the third quarter, facing their largest halftime deficit of the season at 66-46. San Antonio struggled offensively in the first half, shooting 38 percent from the field and 30 percent from three-point range. The Clippers built their lead behind strong play from Kawhi Leonard, who finished with 30 points and nine rebounds, and Brook Lopez, who added 26 points, including nine in the first quarter on a mix of floaters, fadeaways and step-back jumpers. Los Angeles carried a 56-39 advantage into the final minutes of the second quarter before extending it to 22 points.

San Antonio mounted its rally in the fourth quarter, opening with an 18-5 run to seize a 99-97 lead for the first time since the opening minutes. Wembanyama anchored the defense with a block on a reverse layup attempt, sparking a...