What happened: San Antonio started its NBA Cup West Group C game against Golden State on an 18-0 run, per the NBA. Victor Wembanyama finished it with a reverse slam.
Why it matters: It is the largest run to open a game in the league's play-by-play era. The Spurs hosted the Warriors in the Prime Video group-play game.
By the numbers: San Antonio is 10-2 in 2026-27 through 12 games, with a 10-game winning streak. Its last game was a 124-119 win at Chicago on Nov. 11.
What to watch: The Warriors need to answer the opening deficit to keep pace in West Group C.