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Wembanyama's Historic 50-Point, 8 Three-Pointer Game Propels Spurs Past Wizards

Nov 14, 2024, 03:33 AM

Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' towering rookie, delivered a historic performance against the Washington Wizards, scoring a career-high 50 points in just 32 minutes of play. His scoring spree included a career-high eight three-pointers, making him the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach the 50-point mark. Wembanyama's exceptional shooting from beyond the arc, along with his dominance in the paint, led the Spurs to a 139-130 victory over the Wizards. This game marks him as the first Spurs player since LaMarcus Aldridge in 2019 to score 50 points in a single game and the first with 50+ points and 5+ three-pointers in franchise history. He also contributed with 6 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists, and 1 steal.