Victor Wembanyama Makes History by Being the First Player in 50 Years with These Numbers
The Spurs star delivered one of the NBA’s most dominant games, and ESPN said no player had matched his first-half line in 30 seasons.
- On Wednesday, Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at Frost Bank Center, recording career highs of 52 points and 24 rebounds.
- Wembanyama set the tone early with 29 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks in the first half, helping the Spurs build a 17-point halftime advantage.
- Joining Bob McAdoo, the star reached a rare milestone as the second player since 1974 to record at least 50 points, 20 rebounds, and five blocks in a game.
- Kyrie Irving missed a contested jumper with three seconds remaining, allowing the Spurs to extend their winning streak to six games.
- Despite the historic output, Spurs guard Dylan Harper described Wembanyama as 'dominant,' though the star expressed frustration with his 3-point shooting.
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NBA: Victor Wembanyama pours in career-high 52 points as Spurs edge Mavericks
Victor Wembanyama set a career high with 24 rebounds, then sank the winning free throw with 24.2 seconds left for the last of his career-best 52 points as the host San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on Wednesday to post their sixth straight victory.
French basketball star Victor Wembanyama made his mark on the San Antonio Spurs (6-2) club's annals on Thursday night.
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Victor Wembanyama pours in 52 as Spurs edge Mavericks
Victor Wembanyama set a career high with 24 rebounds, then sank the winning free throw with 24.2 seconds left for the last of his career-best 52 points as the host San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on Wednesday to post their sixt...
The San Antonio team surpassed Dallas 112-111, with an outstanding performance of its star, who achieved record numbers in points and rebounds.The visiting team almost ruined the historic night, but a key defense in the last second secured the sixth consecutive victory.
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