Victor Wembanyama delivered a career-high 43 points on 34 shots to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 121-111 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 22-year-old French star also grabbed five blocks, becoming the first Spurs player since David Robinson in 1996 to record at least 40 points and five blocks in a game. Coach Mitch Johnson praised Wembanyama's ability to play with his teammates, noting how he creates problems for opposing defenses through spacing and ball movement.
Dylan Harper contributed 25 points, while the Spurs' four-guard lineup continued to show progress. Wembanyama shot efficiently, making 12 of his 14 non-three-point attempts from within two feet, including four alley-oops and four dunks. The Timberwolves played without star guard Anthony Edwards due to a knee injury, and La Melo Ball fouled out after playing only 20 minutes.
The victory extended the Spurs' winning streak to four games, with Wembanyama scoring 36 and 43 points in his last two outings.
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