US EditionVictor Wembanyama Uses Cooper Flagg's Debut as a Reminder of Why He Was so Hyped
Wembanyama recorded 40 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Spurs in a commanding 33-point win over the Mavericks, marking his return after surgery for deep vein thrombosis.
- On Wednesday, Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 125-92 season-opening road win in Dallas, scoring 40 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.
- Playing his first regular-season game since surgery for deep vein thrombosis, Wembanyama returned after the condition limited him to 46 games.
- He shot 15-of-21 from the field, including seven of eight in the second half, and had seven of San Antonio Spurs' 12 dunks as they outscored Dallas Mavericks 68-26 in the paint.
- In his first NBA start, Cooper Flagg did not score before halftime and finished 4-of-13 with three turnovers, while the Mavericks were outscored 33-21 in a quarter.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson praised Wembanyama's readiness and called the performance spectacular as the crowd reacted loudly, noting the win as a statement for the San Antonio Spurs' season outlook.
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