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Victor Wembanyama made NBA history in the Jazz-Spurs game

On Saturday night, the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Utah Jaz in Texas.

The Spurs lost by a score of 111-110 and were 4-6 in their first ten games.

Despite the loss, Victor Wembanyama finished the game with an impressive 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks while shooting 8/15 from the field and 6/9 from three-point range in 33 minutes of play.

He also made NBA history with his statistics.

About the NBA: β€œVictor Wembanyama this afternoon…”

πŸ‘½ 24 PTS πŸ‘½ 16 REB πŸ‘½ 7 BLK πŸ‘½ 6 3PM (career high)

He is the first player in NBA history to record multiple games with 20+ PTS, 15+ REB, 5+ BLK and 5+ 3PM!”

Wembanyama is averaging 18.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 4.0 blocks per contest while shooting 42.5% from the field and 28.2% from three in ten games -Point range shoots.

Although the 2024 Rookie of the Year had a slow start to the season offensively, he is arguably the best defender in the NBA at just 20 years old.

The Spurs play their next game on Monday night when they take on the Sacramento Kings at home.

Last season they were the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a record of 22-60.

It’s been five years since the Spurs reached the NBA playoffs.

Victor Wembanyama

November 9, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) takes on San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

The Jazz improved to 2-7 in their first nine games.

They play their next game on Tuesday when they host the Phoenix Suns.

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