Wembanyama dominates Again, Nearly Achieves Rare Feat in Spurs Overtime Victory
New Orleans, LA – Victor Wembanyama continued his explosive start to his NBA return, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 120-116 overtime win against the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night. The French pivot amassed 29 points, 11 rebounds, and a remarkable 9 blocks, building on his extraordinary 40-point performance in his previous game.
Wembanyama’s latest display marks the second consecutive victory for the Spurs and further establishes the rookie as a force to be reckoned with. Through just two games, Wembanyama has totaled 69 points and 12 blocks, becoming only the fifth player since 1973-74 – and the first since 1990 – to reach those milestones so early in the season. His near-triple-double performance, falling just one rebound short, highlighted a game where he consistently disrupted the pelicans’ offense.
the game remained fiercely competitive, ultimately requiring an extra period to determine the winner. Wembanyama’s night concluded with a sixth foul in overtime, forcing him to the bench as the Spurs closed out the victory. Devin Vassell contributed 23 points with six three-pointers for San Antonio, while Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. Trey Murphy III added 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Pelicans.
The Spurs will next face the Brooklyn Nets,offering Wembanyama another opportunity to showcase his unique skillset on a national stage. His early success is already captivating fans and analysts alike, signaling a potentially transformative season for both the player and the San Antonio franchise.
