Spurs 129, Bulls 114: Wembanyama leads San Antonio

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls 129-114 on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Frost Bank Center, with Victor Wembanyama leading the way with 41 points and 16 rebounds in a complete home performance. San Antonio used a dominant second quarter to build separation and improved its strong home record with another efficient offensive night.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

First quarter

The teams were nearly even through the opening 12 minutes, with San Antonio taking a narrow 29-28 lead. Chicago kept pace early behind balanced scoring, but the Spurs were slightly sharper offensively and set the tone on the glass.

Second quarter

This was the decisive stretch of the game. San Antonio outscored Chicago 35-19 in the second quarter, turning a one-point edge into a 64-47 halftime lead. The Spurs moved the ball well, found consistent scoring in the paint and on the perimeter, and limited the Bulls’ rhythm on the other end.

Third quarter

Chicago showed more resistance after halftime and put up 35 points in the third, but San Antonio answered with 38 of its own. Every time the Bulls looked ready to trim the margin, the Spurs responded, keeping the lead in double digits entering the fourth at 102-82.

Fourth quarter

The Bulls won the final period 32-27, but the deficit created in the middle quarters was too much to overcome. San Antonio stayed composed, continued to generate quality looks, and closed out the 15-point win without needing overtime.

Key performers

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: Wembanyama delivered the standout stat line of the night with 41 points, 16 rebounds, and 3 blocks. He was the clear focal point for San Antonio and controlled the game on both ends.

Stephon Castle, Spurs: Castle directed the offense effectively and finished with 10 assists, helping the Spurs pile up 31 as a team. His playmaking was a major part of San Antonio’s best stretches.

Tre Jones, Bulls: Jones led Chicago with 23 points and provided steady offense throughout the night, especially when the Bulls were trying to cut into the lead.

Josh Giddey, Bulls: Giddey contributed as a facilitator with 10 assists and added a team-high 7 rebounds, but Chicago could not make up enough ground defensively.

Leonard Miller, Bulls: Miller added 21 points and 6 rebounds, giving the Bulls another productive scoring option.

NerdSports Stat: San Antonio finished plus-20 on the glass and plus-15 on the scoreboard, meaning the Spurs nearly matched their winning margin with rebounding advantage alone in a game where both teams attempted more than 90 shots.

Game analysis

The biggest difference was San Antonio’s control of the second quarter and its overall efficiency. The Spurs shot 51.0% from the field and 41.2% from three, while also posting a 55-35 rebounding edge. That combination gave them extra possessions and helped offset a relatively modest 70.8% night at the foul line.

Chicago generated 114 points and had solid stretches offensively, especially in the second half, but its 29.5% three-point shooting made it harder to sustain pressure. The Bulls attempted 44 threes, yet made only 13, and that gap became more noticeable as San Antonio continued to convert at a higher rate.

Ball movement also favored the Spurs. San Antonio recorded 31 assists on 49 made field goals, a sign of how well the offense functioned over the course of the night. Chicago had 26 assists of its own, but the Bulls were unable to string together enough stops after falling behind by 17 at halftime.

Closing context

The win moves San Antonio to 57-18 overall and 29-7 at home, reinforcing its position near the top of the Western Conference as the regular season heads toward the finish. Chicago dropped to 29-46 and 11-26 on the road, leaving the Bulls with little margin as they try to close the season on a better note. With no season-series stakes noted here, the main takeaway is San Antonio continuing to look like one of the league’s steadier teams late in the schedule.

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