Victor Wembanyama delivered a career performance with 52 points and 24 rebounds, adding 8 blocks, as the San Antonio Spurs edged the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on Wednesday at Frost Bank Center. The 22-year-old French star erupted for 29 points in roughly 17 minutes across the first two quarters, including 15 perfect free throws.
Wembanyama became the first player to record at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in a single half. He joined Wilt Chamberlain as one of just three players with 50 points and 20 rebounds in a one-point win, the first since Chamberlain in 1964. He is also the fifth player in NBA history with multiple 50-point games at age 22 or younger.
Coach Mitch Johnson praised Wembanyama's dominance inside, while teammate Dylan Harper called him "basically Wilt." Wembanyama swatted three consecutive shots in a 13-second span during the second quarter, highlighting a historic two-way performance.
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