52-point NBA feat: Victor Wembanyama scores career high 52 points as San Antonio Spurs beat Dallas Mavericks
Wembanyama delivers historic performance
Wembanyama had 29 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks and two steals by half-time. He finished with 52 points and made the free throw that decided the game. His 50-point, 20-rebound and five-block performance was the first of its kind in 52 years. Wembanyama said he felt his legs had returned and hoped to perform that way more often.
Spurs hold off Dallas rally
San Antonio won 112-111 after resisting a second-half push from Dallas. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 29 points. Wembanyama, who was the NBA's defensive player of the year last season, is 22.
Other NBA results
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 112-106 in a top-of-the-table Eastern Conference game. Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid led Philadelphia, which moved to an NBA-best 8-1 record after adding Brown and James in the off-season.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-103. Luka Doncic scored a game-high 40 points and reached 308 for the season. A fan was removed after throwing a ball at an official during the Lakers game. It struck the official as she signalled a Lakers possession.
Key points
- Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points, including the winning free throw.
- The Spurs beat the Mavericks 112-111 after holding off a second-half rally.
- The 76ers improved to 8-1, while the Lakers beat the Kings 116-103.