Victor Wembanyama sets single
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Key Points:
- Victor Wembanyama set an NBA playoff record with 12 blocks in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against Minnesota, surpassing the previous record of 10 blocks held by Mark Eaton, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Andrew Bynum.
- Wembanyama, the first unanimous Kia Defensive Player of the Year, averaged 3.1 blocks per game during the regular season.
- Despite his defensive dominance, Wembanyama struggled offensively, scoring 11 points on 5-for-17 shooting in the Spurs' 104-102 loss.
- The Spurs star center is also the 2024 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year and was the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
