Victor Wembanyama posted 26 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks, and four assists as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the host Miami Heat, 136-111, yesterday (Philippine time).

It was the sixth straight win for the Spurs (54-18), who are 22-2 since February 1 — the best record in the NBA during that span.

With Wembanyama playing, the Spurs have won 11 straight games. He got the most support from Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson (21 points each off the bench); and Stephon Castle (19 points).

Castle (hip) and Devin Vassell (hamstring) returned from injuries for the Spurs, with the latter scoring six points.

Miami (38-34) lost its fifth straight game, tying its longest skid of the season.

Norman Powell led Miami with 21 points while Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro had 18 points each. The Heat are now just 1-5 since Adebayo scored 83 points.

Powell, Andrew Wiggins (nine points) and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (eight points) all returned from injuries for the Heat, but they weren’t enough.

San Antonio, led by De’Aaron Fox’s 10 points, led 38-31 at the end of a first quarter during which the Spurs shot 6-of-13 from deep. San Antonio also had a 10-0 advantage on second-chance points in the period.

The Spurs stretched their lead to 76-58 at halftime. Wembanyama led all second-quarter scorers with 11 points, and the Spurs shot 59.1 percent overall.

The Spurs reached the century mark on a Harper three-pointer with 2:19 left in the third, and San Antonio ended the quarter leading 108-81. Miami shot just 26.9 percent in the quarter, including 3-for-16 on three-pointers.

San Antonio was never threatened in the fourth quarter, finishing the game with a 60-40 edge in paint points. The Spurs also had a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. (Field Level Media / Reuters)