Victor Wembanyama authored his finest performance as a pro Wednesday evening, tallying a career-high 52 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 112-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Wembanyama shot 16-of-28 from the field and 19-of-23 from the free-throw line.
He also posted 24 rebounds, eight blocks, two assists, and two steals in 34 minutes.
"I can still do more," Wembanyama said. "I mean, my shots weren't falling tonight and that forces me into a style of play that is exhausting. I can do it. I mean the proof is here. I can do it, but I can be much better if my shots fall. I know it's just a matter of time."
CAREER NIGHT FOR VICTOR WEMBANYAMA 🚨 🤯 52 PTS (CAREER-HIGH) 🤯 24 REB (CAREER-HIGH) 🤯 8 BLK FIRST PLAYER WITH 50+ PTS, 20+ REB, 5+ BLK SINCE BOB MCADOO IN 1974. https://t.co/lHzUhYYSTz
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The Frenchman became the first player in the play-by-play era to register at least 25 points, 10 boards, and five blocks in a single half.
"I haven't been feeling great lately," Wembanyama said. "I've been sick for a while and today I felt like I got my legs back. So it should be more like this, more often."
According to ESPN Insights, Wembanyama is the first player in Spurs history to produce 50 points and 20 rebounds in one game.
His eight blocks are the most by any player with a 50-point game since blocks became an official stat in 1973-74.
"He's Superman," Spurs point guard Dylan Harper said.
San Antonio led by as many as 19 points but needed every bit of Wembanyama's production to hold off the Mavs' late surge.
Kyrie Irving led the visiting side with 29 points, seven boards, and five assists.
The Spurs have won six straight games after starting the season 0-2.
