On Monday evening, the San Antonio Spurs fell to the Houston Rockets at home, with a final score of 106-101.
Victor Wembanyama recorded 14 points, 20 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks, shooting 6-of-14 from the field and 1-of-5 from beyond the arc in 35 minutes of play.
The 2024 Rookie of the Year achieved a milestone in Spurs history.
According to ESPN’s Michael C. Wright, “Wembanyama is now the fourth player in franchise history to record 20 rebounds and 5 assists in multiple games, joining Tim Duncan, David Robinson, and Dennis Rodman.”
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Wembanyama is currently averaging 20.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.7 blocks per game, with a shooting percentage of 42.9% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range over three games.
Many expect that he could be an All-Star as early as this season.
That said, the Spurs have started the new season with a 1-2 record after their first three games.
On Wednesday, they will continue their schedule by facing Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma.
The matchup between Holmgren and Wembanyama, both of whom are among the top young stars in the NBA, is generating a lot of excitement.
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Wembanyama concluded his rookie season with averages of 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals, and 3.6 blocks per game, shooting 46.5% from the field and 32.5% from three-point range.
Meanwhile, Holmgren, who finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting, averaged 16.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game, shooting 53.0% from the field and 37.0% from three-point range.
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