Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 factors and the San Antonio Spurs gained 139-130 over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday evening.
Wembanyama was 8 of 16 on 3-pointers, additionally setting a profession excessive, as San Antonio gained its second straight.
Jordan Poole scored 42 factors for Washington, which misplaced its sixth straight.
At 20 years and 314 days, Wembanyama is the fourth-youngest participant to attain 50 factors, behind solely Brandon Jennings (20/52), LeBron James (20/80) and Devin Booker (20/145).
Wembanyama’s earlier excessive was 49 factors in a 130-126 additional time win over New York.
Wembanyama made a minimum of six 3-pointers for the third straight sport.
Devin Vassell scored 17 factors in his third sport with the Spurs since getting back from offseason surgical procedure to restore a damaged proper foot.
Takeaway
Magicians: Alexandre Sarr blocked Wembanya’s shot within the second quarter and dunked his compatriot within the third quarter. Sarr completed with 12 factors, two rebounds, two assists and a block in 25 minutes.
Spurs: Wembanyama is the eighth participant in franchise historical past to attain 50 factors. David Robinson holds the franchise document with 71 factors in opposition to the Los Angeles Clippers on April 24, 1994.
Key second
Held at 48 factors, Wembanyama hit an 18-foot jumper for his forty ninth and fiftieth factors with 8:49 remaining to present San Antonio a 115-98 lead.
Key statistic
Wembanyama is the primary participant in league historical past with 20 3-pointers and 25 blocks in a six-game span.
Next
The Spurs host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday evening within the last sport of a five-game collection. They might be in Atlanta on Friday evening to shut out a five-game street journey.
Associated Press reporting.
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