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Victor Wembanyama makes NBA history with 52-point, 24-rebound, 8-block game in Spurs win

Yahoo Sports • November 5, 2026 • general

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Victor Wembanyama set a new career high with 52 points, 24 rebounds, and 8 blocks in the San Antonio Spurs' 112-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, marking a historic performance unmatched since blocks became an official stat in 1973.
Wembanyama became the first player to record at least 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks in a single half, helping the Spurs build a significant lead before the Mavericks mounted a late comeback.
Despite dealing with an illness and a brief ankle injury during the game, Wembanyama's presence was crucial as the Spurs outscored Dallas by 23 points during his 34 minutes on the court.
The Spurs improved to a 6-2 record, tied for fourth in the Western Conference, while the Mavericks fell to 4-4, tied for 10th place.
Wembanyama noted postgame that he is recovering from a virus and felt stronger during this performance, signaling potential for continued high-level play.

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