Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 triumph over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Wembanyama was 8 for 16 on 3-tips, likewise setting a profession high, as San Antonio won its 2nd straight.
Jordan Poole had 42 points for Washington, which lost its 6th straight.
At 20 years 314 days, Wembanyama is the fourth-youngest gamer to rating 50 points, routing just Brandon Jennings (20/52), LeBron James (20/80) and Devin Booker (20/145).
Wembanyama’s previous high was 49 points in a 130-126 overtime triumph over New York.
Wembanyama made at least 6 3-tips for the 3rd straight videogame.
Devin Vassell had 17 points in his 3rd videogame for the Spurs consideringthat returning from offseason surgicaltreatment to repairwork a fractured right foot.
Takeaways
Wizards: Alexandre Sarr obstructed Wembanya’s shot in the 2nd quarter and soaked on his fellow Frenchman in the 3rd quarter. Sarr completed with 12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 helps and a block in 25 minutes.
Spurs: Wembanyama is the 8th gamer in franchise history to rating 50 points. David Robinson holds the franchise record with 71 points versus the Los Angeles Clippers on April 24, 1994.
Key minute
Stuck at 48 points, Wembanyama made an 18-foot jumper for his 49th and 50th points with 8: 49 staying to offer San Antonio a 115-98 lead.
Key stat
Wembanyama is the veryfirst gamer in league history with 20 3-tips and 25 obstructs over a six-game period.
Up next
The Spurs host Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night in the last videogame of a five-game homestand. The are at Atlanta on Friday night to close a five-game journey.
Reporting by The Associated Press.
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