Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points, grabbed 24 rebounds and blocked eight shots as the San Antonio Spurs edged the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on Wednesday. The 22-year-old French center became the first player in 52 years to record at least 50 points, 20 rebounds and five blocks in a game, and the fifth since 1982 with 50 points and 20 rebounds. The win improved San Antonio's record to 6-2.
Wembanyama dominates both ends
Wembanyama had 29 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks and two steals by half-time. The Spurs held off a second-half rally led by Kyrie Irving's 29 points. "I haven't been feeling great lately, I've been sick for a while. Today I felt like I got my legs back, so it should be more like this more often," Wembanyama said.
76ers stay unbeaten atop East
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and Joel Embiid added 26 as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 112-106. LeBron James contributed a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds, and all five Philadelphia starters reached double figures. The 76ers now hold the NBA's best record at 8-1. "It's too early to be talking about the Finals," James said.
Doncic passes 300 points in eight games
Luka Doncic scored a game-high 40 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-103. The Slovenian star reached 308 points in his first eight games of the season, the first player to surpass 300 in that span since Michael Jordan in 1988-89. A fan was ejected after throwing the ball at an official during the game.
Knicks roll past Bulls
London-born OG Anunoby scored 18 points as the New York Knicks earned their biggest win of the season, beating the Chicago Bulls 135-105 to improve to 4-4.
