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Spurs rally past Jazz 117-111 in overtime

Spurs rally past Jazz 117-111 in overtime

San Antonio beat Utah 117-111 in overtime on Wednesday in Salt Lake City.

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama led the way with 36 points and 14 rebounds.

The Jazz led by as many as 11, but Devin Vassell scored 17 of his 21 points after halftime to help San Antonio catch up.

Utah was without three of its starting big men, while Keyonte George scored a season-high 31 points.

After Utah tied the game late in regulation, the Spurs opened overtime with a 12-0 run, forcing four turnovers and holding the Jazz to two baskets in seven attempts.

The win was San Antonio’s third in a row, and both teams host opponents on Saturday: Minnesota visits the Spurs, while Portland visits the Jazz.

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