Victor Wembanyama Made NBA History In Spurs-Hawks Game
On Thursday evening, the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Atlanta Hawks in Texas.
The Spurs won by a score of 133-126 (in overtime).
Victor Wembanyama exploded for 42 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals and four blocks while shooting 13/24 from the field and 7/15 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
He also made NBA history with his stat line.
Via StatMamba: “Wemby tonight:
42 PTS
6 REB
5 AST
2 STL
4 BLK
7 3P
The first player in NBA history to reach those numbers in a game.”
Wemby tonight:
42 PTS
6 REB
5 AST
2 STL
4 BLK
7 3PThe first player in NBA history to reach those numbers in a game. pic.twitter.com/Dp8hm7fv1a
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 20, 2024
Wembanyama will likely make his first NBA All-Star Game this season.
The 2024 Rookie of The Year is now averaging 24.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.5 blocks per contest while shooting 47.7% from the field and 34.3% from the three-point range in 22 games.
Via Underdog NBA: “Victor Wembanyama tonight:
42 PTS
7 3PM
6 REB
5 AST
4 BLK
Second player in NBA history with this stat line (Vince Carter, 2001 East Semifinals).”
Victor Wembanyama tonight:
42 PTS
7 3PM
6 REB
5 AST
4 BLKSecond player in NBA history with this stat line (Vince Carter, 2001 East Semifinals).
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) December 20, 2024
With the victory, the Spurs improved to 14-13 in their first 27 games, which has them as the 11th seed in the Western Conference.
Via @big_business_: “Victor Wembanyama in his last 11 games:
42 PTS 6 REB 5 AST 2 STL 4 BLK
20 PTS 12 REB 7 BLK
28 PTS 7 REB 7 AST
25 PTS 10 REB 3 BLK
15 PTS 13 REB 7 AST
34 PTS 14 REB 11 AST
20 PTS 10 REB 3 BLK
34 PTS 7 REB 6/14 3PT
25 PTS 7 REB 9 AST
28 PTS 14 REB 5 AST
50 PTS 6 REB 8/16 3PT”
Victor Wembanyama in his last 11 games:
42 PTS 6 REB 5 AST 2 STL 4 BLK
20 PTS 12 REB 7 BLK
28 PTS 7 REB 7 AST
25 PTS 10 REB 3 BLK
15 PTS 13 REB 7 AST
34 PTS 14 REB 11 AST
20 PTS 10 REB 3 BLK
34 PTS 7 REB 6/14 3PT
25 PTS 7 REB 9 AST
28 PTS 14 REB 5 AST
50 PTS 6 REB 8/16 3PT pic.twitter.com/FyaEi6OlTq— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) December 20, 2024
The Spurs will play their next game on Saturday when they host the Portland Trail Blazers.
At home, they have gone 10-7 in 17 games.
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