Victor Wembanyama ignited the San Antonio Spurs' dominant run with a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds, securing his third-fastest double-double since the 1997-98 season. The Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games, defeating the Chicago Bulls 129-114. Wembanyama's explosive start was immediate: he recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds in just his first 8 minutes and 31 seconds on the court, reaching the milestone 1:55 into the second quarter.

This feat places him behind only Boban Marjanovic (8:13) in 2017 and Jonas Valanciunas (8:08) in 2025 for the fastest double-double in the Elias era. His performance included a driving one-handed dunk for his final points and a 17-of-27 shooting night, marking his 14th 30-point game of the season.