Victor Wembanyama showcased an impressive performance, scoring 34 points and grabbing 14 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings with a final score of 116-96 on Monday night.

Chris Paul contributed significantly with a double-double, tallying 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Kings saw De’Aaron Fox lead their scoring with 24 points, while Domantas Sabonis added 23 points and collected 12 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan also chimed in with 21 points for Sacramento.

The Spurs’ victory ended a four-game losing streak against the Kings, providing a much-needed boost for the team. Harrison Barnes, who recently transitioned to San Antonio from Sacramento in the offseason, scored 10 points in his debut against his former team.

**Key Takeaways**:

From the Kings’ side, it was noted that the team forced only four turnovers in the second half, following a more aggressive first half where they managed to create 12 turnovers. Those initial turnovers translated into 18 points; however, Sacramento failed to maintain that defensive intensity after halftime.

For the Spurs, Julian Champagnie was a standout player, finishing with 13 points while hitting 3 out of 8 from beyond the arc. Champagnie now holds the franchise record for the most three-pointers (159) made in the first 100 games, surpassing the previous record of 153 by Gary Neal.

**Key Moment**:

In a crucial stretch late in the third quarter, Devin Vassell broke a 3.5-minute scoring drought by hitting two consecutive three-point shots. After being fouled on his second attempt, he converted the ensuing free throw, pushing San Antonio ahead 82-67 with just 2:32 left in the frame.

**Key Stat**:

San Antonio achieved a season-high by sinking 22 three-pointers, significantly surpassing their previous best of 16 against Utah just two days prior.

**Looking Ahead**:

The Spurs will be back in action on Wednesday, hosting the Washington Wizards as part of a five-game homestand. Meanwhile, the Kings will also play on Wednesday, welcoming the Phoenix Suns to their arena as they begin their own four-game homestand.