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Wembanyama hits career-high 52 points as Spurs edge Mavericks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 09:13 · Archive

Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points with 24 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on Wednesday. Wembanyama sank the winning free throw with 24.2 seconds remaining, and the Mavericks' final attempt fell short when Kyrie Irving missed a contested turnaround jumper with 2.5 seconds left.

Wembanyama also recorded eight blocks and made all 15 of his free throws. He reached his statistical milestones in just 16 minutes and 37 seconds of playing time, becoming the first player in 52 years with at least 50 points, 20 rebounds and five blocks in a single game. At half-time, he had 29 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks and two steals. 'I haven't been feeling great lately. I've been sick for a while,' Wembanyama said after the game. 'Today I felt like I got my legs back, so it should be more like this more often.' The Spurs led by 19 points in the third quarter before Dallas mounted a comeback. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 29 points, whilst PJ Washington added 21 points and 10 rebounds. Dylan Harper contributed 21 points for San Antonio as they improved to 6-2 with their sixth straight win.

Wembanyama hits career-high 52 points as Spurs edge Mavericks
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In this story: Victor Wembanyama · San Antonio Spurs · Dallas Mavericks · Kyrie Irving · PJ Washington · Dylan Harper

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