Victor Wembanyama Stats tonight (March 29): Spurs rookie sets new career-high vs Knicks

In a thrilling game on Friday, Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 130-126 victory over the New York Knicks in overtime. The passionate home crowd cheered on “Wemby”as he delivered an impressive performance. He sealed the win with a 3-pointer in the final moments of overtime, bringing his total points to 40.

Wembanyama’s crucial dagger was delivered with just 1:10 remaining in extra time, providing the necessary cushion for their thrilling win. This impressive scoring performance surpassed the French phenom’s previous record, achieved on November 2nd, as he led San Antonio to a 132-121 victory against Phoenix. In that game, he dominated the Suns’ defense with 38 points, along with 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one steal.

On Friday, Victor Wembanyama’s performance against the New York Knicks earned him the distinction of being only the second player since Shaquille O’Neal in 1993 to achieve a 40-point, 20-rebound game. Here are Wembanyama’s statistics from that game:

The Spurs greatly relied on the top pick of the previous year’s draft to have a strong performance as New York’s Jalen Brunson also had an impressive scoring display. The All-Star guard for the Knicks had a career-high of 61 points, showcasing his talent as a point guard. Without Wembanyama’s outstanding contribution, San Antonio could have easily given up.

Victor Wembanyama excels on both ends of the court

From the beginning, it was evident that Victor Wembanyama’s primary contribution was on the defensive end. The San Antonio Spurs’ decision to shift him to center resulted in an immediate improvement in the team’s defense. However, the rookie’s offense still needed some work.

After a few months, the Frenchman’s offensive skills have consistently progressed, leading to him frequently requiring double teams from his opponents.