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Wembanyama scores 34 as Spurs eliminate Jazz from NBA Cup contention
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Wembanyama scores 34 as Spurs eliminate Jazz from NBA Cup contention

SALT LAKE CITY — Victor Wembanyama apparently feels right at home in Utah.

The last time the rising San Antonio Spurs star was in Salt Lake City, he recorded a rare five-by-five. On Tuesday he hung a 30 piece. Heck, the Jazz even seemed to welcome him, with the team’s special NBA Cup court looking much more Spursian than Jazz-esque.

Wembanyama had 34 points and seven rebounds as San Antonio pulled away late for a 128-115 win over the Jazz Tuesday at the Delta Center.

The loss officially eliminated Utah from NBA Cup contention.

San Antonio outscored Utah 32-22 in the fourth quarter, including an 11-3 run midway through the frame to take control.

Wembanyama went 13 of 23 from the field and hit six 3-pointers.

Keyonte George had 26 points on 9-of-16 shooting, and Collin Sexton added 20 points and five assists. The Jazz shot 51% from the field and 37% from 3-point range but were hampered by 21 turnovers, leading to 33 points from San Antonio.

Lauri Markkanen, who finished with 14 points, had to be helped off the field after hitting his knees with Wembanyama late in the match; he didn’t come back. The Jazz said the injury was a left knee contusion.

This story will be updated.