“Victor Wembanyama makes history by becoming the first Spur to lose 50 points in the regular season.”

Victor Wembanyama was already in rarefied air in the history of the San Antonio Spurs.

Then he went out and staked his claim again.

Against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, Wembanyama dropped 50 points and outdueled Jordan Poole (42 points) in the Spurs’ 139-130 win. He shot 18 of 29 from the field, 6 of 9 from the free throw line and 8 of 15 from 3-point range. He scored 43 of his points, including all eight 3-pointers, in the first three quarters.

“It starts early,” Wembanyam said. “It’s the byproduct of trying to get into games quicker.”

Wembanyama’s efforts left Spurs play-by-play commentator Jacob Tobey in awe.

“He’s not human!” Tobey said on television after Wembanyama’s 50th point. “He’s an alien!”

Wembanyama became the eighth Spur in history to score 50 points in a game and the first since January 10, 2019, when LaMarcus Aldridge scored 56 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also became the first Spur since David Robinson in 1994 to score at least 50 points in regulation time.

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Wembanyama also became only the second active 7-footer with a 50-point performance/eight 3-pointers; the other is Karl-Anthony Towns, who scored 62 points with 10 3s in a 128-125 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in February. Wembanyama now also has the honor of being the tallest player and fourth-youngest player to score 50 points in NBA history.

When asked if he felt he could play a game like before, Wembanyama disagreed.

“Some days you feel great and have bad games. Some days you feel bad and you have great games,” Wembanyama said. “It’s more of a minute-by-minute effort.”

And despite the historic night, Wembanyama didn’t seem too keen to enjoy his success.

“I would like to celebrate the small and big successes for a short time,” said Wembanyama. “But tomorrow we’re already fixated on the Lakers.”

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On Friday night, LeBron James – fresh off a historic performance – and the Lakers will travel to Frost Bank Center for the start of NBA Cup group play.

Kickoff for this competition is set for 6:30 p.m. Central.

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