San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama needed a fresh start after two frustrating losses so he decided to let it all go — his hair, that is.

Giannis Antetokounmpo reflected on the Milwaukee Bucks’ 119-101 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Thursday, focusing on the pivotal second-quarter stretch that shifted momentum.

The San Antonio Spurs face the Milwaukee Bucks on January 15, 2026. The Spurs have a stronger season record. Key player Giannis Antetokounmpo's participation for the Bucks is uncertain due to an ankle injury.

Victor Wembanyama returned from an injury scare to record 22 points and 10 rebounds and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 119-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the San Antonio Spurs Thursday for an 8 p.m. ET tip from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Thursday, Jan. 15, 7:00 p.m. CST, Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas TV: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, FanDuel Sports Netwo

Victor Wembanyama's impressive double-double led the Spurs to a decisive 119-104 victory over the Bucks. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-104 at home behind Victor Wembanyama's 22 points and 10 rebounds night. The Spurs are 1-0 versus the Bucks.

A change in strategy involving Stephon Castle as the primary defender helped limit the Greek Freak after he started off red hot in the Spurs' win Thursday.

The Spurs will host the Minnesota Timberwolves after losing a heartbreaker to them in Minneapolis last Sunday. San Antonio will have the rest advantage, as the Wolves are coming off a late-night 110-105 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday night.

After going 3-0 against the Oklahoma City Thunder to start the season, the San Antonio Spurs dropped the first game against the defending NBA champions on Wednesday. The Thunder made a statement with a 119-98 win to improve to 34-7.