What happened: Wembanyama recorded his seventh block in the fourth quarter. San Antonio trailed 102-90 on NBC and Peacock with the game still in progress.

Why it matters: The rim protection is keeping possessions alive while San Antonio tries to cut into the deficit. A fourth-quarter defensive stand of this size changes how opponents attack the paint down the stretch.

What to watch: San Antonio’s push in the closing minutes will show if the deficit keeps shrinking.