Paris, Spurs and Pacers

Victor Wembanyama navigates a whirlwind week in Paris ahead of Spurs-Pacers games
The main events start Thursday when Wembanyama and the Spurs take on the Indiana Pacers in the first of two games in Paris. The rematch is Saturday, both happening at Accor Arena, the same building where Wembanyama played in the knockout round of the Paris Olympics last summer when he and France wound up losing to the U.S. in the gold-medal game.
Victor Wembanyama dazzles with 30-point night in homecoming game
The first enormous roar from the crowd came before the game even started. All Victor Wembanyama needed to do to get the fans in Paris into a full-blown frenzy was, it turned out, say hello into a microphone.
Victor Wembanyama delights Paris crowd with dominating performance as Spurs beat Pacers
Wemby’s first NBA game in France was a smashing success, as he went off for 30 points in the Spurs’ 140-110 win over the Pacers.
Victor Wembanyama scores 30, and Spurs roll past Pacers in Paris 140-110
Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110.
Victor Wembanyama's dominant presence at Paris Games shows why NBA's possible plans for a European league could work
After commissioner Adam Silver talked about the possibility of an NBA Europe league on Thursday, Wemby shined with 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five blocks in a Spurs rout.
'Work hard, play hard.' Pacers embrace Paris trip, even if it's all about Victor Wembanyama
The Pacers are in Paris because someone has to be the opponent to French phenom Victor Wembanyama, but they're getting everything out of the trip.
Spurs and Victor Wembanyama Put on Show for Paris Crowd vs. Pacers
The San Antonio Spurs may have been the road team in the first game in Paris against the Indiana Pacers, who entered the game red-hot, but Victor Wembanyama 's homecoming was a massive success for the Silver and Black.
Without Gregg Popovich, Victor Wembanyama plays role of Spurs dinner host in Paris
Wembanyama was born and raised in Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, a western Paris suburb, and has made it a focus this week to introduce his teammates to Parisian culture and the life he led before he became the NBA Rookie of the Year and likely next face of the league.
NBA Paris Games 2025: Schedule for Victor Wembanyama, Spurs vs. Pacers
Here's what to know when the NBA returns to Paris this week for a pair of regular-season games featuring the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers.
Victor Wembanyama delights Paris crowd as he leads Spurs to easy win
Wembanyama was playing in the French league before his selection in the 2023 draft set him on the path to global stardom. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How the Spurs paved the way for Victor Wembanyama's NBA career
Before the Spurs drafted Wembanyama No. 1 in 2023, they selected a Frenchman named Tony Parker with the No. 28 pick in 2001.
Watch Victor Wembanyama put on a show in Paris with 30 points, alley-oop off backboard to himself
Victor Wembanyama felt the love from the Paris crowd from the moment his name was announced. It didn't stop there. When he walked out to center court, took a microphone and said "bonjour" to the crowd ...
Victor Wembanyama's dominant outing in Paris should be the beginning of a new annual NBA tradition
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama dominated the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, but to be frank, Wembanyama dominating is nothing new. He finished the game, a 140-110 win for San Antonio, ...
NBA still talking about expanding its footprint in Europe, Adam Silver says
The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball and those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday.
Welcome home, Wemby: As expected, Spurs’ star gets a hero’s welcome in Paris
All Victor Wembanyama needed to do to get the fans in Paris into a full-blown frenzy was, it turned out, say hello into a microphone.
Wembanyama's French homecoming a rousing success
Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs' rout of the Indiana Pacers as Wemby played his first NBA game on French soil.
UPDATE: San Antonio Spurs And Indiana Pacers Injury Reports
On Thursday afternoon, the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers will face off in France. For the game, both teams have announed their injury reports (updated a ...