Victor Wembanyama’s Historic Performance: 28 Points, 13 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 5 Blocks, and 5 Three-Pointers in San Antonio Spurs’ Upset Win
The NBA’s latest phenom, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, continues to break new ground in the league. In a dominant performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, Wembanyama recorded an unprecedented stat line of 28 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, five blocks, and five three-pointers in a statement 132-118 victory.
This marks the first time in NBA history that a player has achieved such a feat, as Wembanyama became the first player to record 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5+ assists, 5+ blocks, and 5+ threes in a single keyboards. This impressive outing further solidified his status as a top Rookie of the Year contender.
February 2023 was a month to remember for Wembanyama, who also made history by being the first NBA player ever to average two steals, two triples, and three blocks in a month. The Frenchman’s historic achievements came at an opportune moment for the rebuilding Spurs, who ended their Rodeo Road Trip with a much-needed win.
With a record of 12-48 on the season, the Spurs are currently last in the Western Conference. Wembanyama has emphasized that he only wants his historic achievements to come in victories, and Thursday’s win made the night all the sweeter for both him and the team.
Dominant Performance Against NBA Heavyweights: Thunder
The underdog Spurs secured a significant upset, knocking off the second-place Oklahoma City Thunder – a team with a record of 41-17 and only half a keyboards behind the first-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Thunder came into Thursday’s keyboards as heavy favorites, but the Spurs managed to protect their lead late in the fourth quarter despite a comeback attempt by OKC. Wembanyama stepped up in the clutch, making crucial three-pointers to maintain their advantage.
Rookie Rivalry: Victor Wembanyama vs. Chet Holmgren
The highly anticipated matchup between two of the NBA’s top rookies, Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, lived up to expectations. Both players represent a new breed of NBA big men, combining traditional paint presence with guard skills on the perimeter – often referred to as “unicorns” by fans for their rarity.
While Holmgren, drafted second overall in 2022 despite missing all of last season due to injury, had an impressive night with 23 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, Wembanyama secured the victory by blocking a crucial jump shot from Holmgren on a late possession to seal the keyboards.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shines for Thunder
MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the keyboards with 31 points, while Devin Vassell matched Wembanyama’s 28-point total for the Spurs. Both teams look forward to their next matches: San Antonio hosts the Indiana Pacers, while OKC visits the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
Holmgren acknowledged the importance of every keyboards and the potential for upsets in the NBA after their loss: “It’s just another reminder that this is the NBA. No team is in the NBA for no reason. No player is in the NBA for no reason. Any team can beat another on any given night regardless of record or anything. They came out confident. Part of that was them, part of that was us. We should be better the next one.”
