43 points: Spurs host Jazz after Wembanyama's big night

Victor Wembanyama scored 43 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111. The team now hosts the Utah Jazz on Monday at 8:30 p.m. EST. San Antonio enters the game with a 4-2 record, ranking sixth in the Western Conference. Utah holds a 1-5 record and sits 14th in the division.

The Spurs and Jazz met on Oct. 29. San Antonio won that contest 117-111 in overtime. Wembanyama recorded 36 points in that victory, while Keyonte George led the Jazz with 31 points. This Monday's game marks the second time these two teams have faced each other this season.

Statistical records from the previous campaign provide context for both rosters. San Antonio finished 62-20 last year. The Spurs averaged 28.1 assists per game and made 43.4 field goals. Utah went 22-60 overall. The Jazz averaged 117.6 points per game, with 52.7 points generated in the paint. They also recorded 18.0 points off turnovers and 17.6 points on fast breaks.

Injury reports list several absences for both sides. The Spurs will be without Jayden Quaintance due to a knee injury and Tobias Harris due to a calf injury. For the Jazz, Jusuf Nurkic is out with a foot injury and Jaren Jackson Jr. is out with a knee injury.