Victor Wembanyama scores 36 as the Spurs beat the Jazz 117-111 in overtime

Victor Wembanyama had 36 points and 14 rebounds on Wednesday night, and the San Antonio Spurs pulled away in overtime to beat the Utah Jazz 117-111 in Salt Lake City.

Wembanyama shot 14 of 25 from the field, made four of his 10 3-point attempts and went 4 of 4 at the line. He added five assists, two steals and two blocks without a turnover in 39 minutes, according to the ESPN box score. He scored 21 of his points in the first half, which kept the Spurs close while Utah built a lead of as many as 11. San Antonio trailed 55-51 at halftime.

Devin Vassell gave Wembanyama help after the break. He scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half, the Associated Press said. De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle scored 14 apiece, and Castle and rookie Dylan Harper had eight assists each. Harper shot 4 of 17.

The Spurs led 105-100 late in regulation before Brice Sensabaugh and George hit back-to-back baskets to tie it. San Antonio missed its last four shots of the fourth quarter, including a Fox jumper at the buzzer.

Sensabaugh opened overtime with a 3-pointer for Utah. The Spurs answered with 12 straight points. Their defense forced four turnovers in the extra period and held the Jazz to 2-of-7 shooting, according to the AP. San Antonio outscored Utah 12-6 in overtime and finished with 14 steals to the Jazz's three.

George led Utah with 31 points on 11-of-27 shooting, including five 3-pointers. Ace Bailey scored 19, and rookie Darryn Peterson had 18 but did not play down the stretch of regulation or in overtime. Sensabaugh scored 16 off the bench.

The Jazz were short on size. Jaren Jackson Jr. has a torn MCL in his right knee, Lauri Markkanen has a sprained right wrist and Jusuf Nurkic has not played this season because of a foot injury, the AP said. Utah turned the ball over 19 times. San Antonio has its own absence: Tobias Harris has not played this season because of a strained calf.

The Spurs won inside, outscoring the Jazz 54-34 in the paint and 14-7 on the fast break. Utah made 18 of 19 free throws and 15 3-pointers, which kept it in the game most of the night.

San Antonio has won three straight and is 3-2. Utah is 1-4.

The Spurs host Minnesota on Saturday. The Jazz host Portland on Saturday.