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Victor Wembanyama catches the eye of fans in his United Center debut — but the Chicago Bulls stay hot with a 114-95 win

CHICAGO — For most of Thursday’s 114-95 victory against the San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls fans didn’t seem to know what to expect from rookie Victor Wembanyama. A 7-foot-4 sensation from France, Wembanyama drove interest and excitement in the NBA long before the Spurs drafted him No. 1 this summer. Thursday wasn’t a stellar showing from Wembanyama, who scored only seven points in 22 minutes ...
The Chicago Bulls' Nikola Vucevic shoots over the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama during the second half at the United Center on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Chicago.

CHICAGO — For most of Thursday’s 114-95 victory against the San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls fans didn’t seem to know what to expect from rookie Victor Wembanyama.

A 7-foot-4 sensation from France, Wembanyama drove interest and excitement in the NBA long before the Spurs drafted him No. 1 this summer.

Thursday wasn’t a stellar

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