To snap their first losing streak of the season , the Chicago Bulls have to unlock one of the most fascinating puzzles in the NBA — third-year center Victor Wembanyama.

It’s too early in the season to make definitive declarations. But after the center fell into a rut through the last four games, the Bulls might have a blueprint for success in Monday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs.

In his first five games, Wembanyama posted the type of statistics that can drum up an MVP campaign after a single week of play: 30.2 points per game, 14.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 4.8 blocks. But that dominance didn’t last for long.

Over the past four games, Wembanyama’s production plummeted as teams adjusted to take the star out of the game — 17 points, 3 assists, 2.5 blocks and fiv

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