Victory in Salt Lake City
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 117-111 in an overtime thriller on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The visiting Spurs overcame a significant deficit to secure the win at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, where 17,867 fans witnessed the contest.
First Half Struggles
Utah controlled the early tempo, jumping out to a 32-22 lead by the end of the first quarter. The Jazz maintained their advantage through the second period, extending their lead to 55-51 at halftime. Key contributions from Keyonte George and Ace Bailey helped Utah build a comfortable margin before the break.
Third Quarter Battle
The Spurs began to chip away at the deficit in the third quarter. Stephon Castle tied the game at 66-66 with a three-point jumper, but Brice Sensabaugh responded for Utah to push the Jazz ahead 81-74. San Antonio fought back late in the period, with Victor Wembanyama hitting a crucial three-pointer to tie the score at 85-85 by the end of regulation.
Overtime Finish
The game remained tight into the fourth quarter, with both teams trading baskets. De'Aaron Fox and Keldon Johnson helped San Antonio take a brief lead, but Keyonte George tied the game at 105-105 to force overtime.
In the extra period, the Spurs pulled away. Victor Wembanyama scored eight points in the OT frame, including two dunks, while Devin Vassell added seven points with efficient shooting. De'Aaron Fox sealed the victory with a running dunk late in the OT, pushing the score to 117-108 before Keyonte George hit a final three-pointer for Utah.
Standout Performances
Victor Wembanyama led all scorers with 36 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for San Antonio. Stephon Castle distributed the ball effectively, recording eight assists. For Utah, Keyonte George paced his team with 31 points. Isaiah Collier contributed six assists, and Jaxson Hayes controlled the glass with 11 rebounds.
The win improved the Spurs’ record to 3-2, while the Jazz fell to 1-4 on the season.
Sources
ESPN
