Wembanyama has career night with 52 points, 24 rebounds - ESPN

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had career highs of 52 points and 24 rebounds along with eight blocks to power the San Antonio Spurs past the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on Wednesday night.

Wembanyama had 29 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in the first half to become the first player since the NBA's play-by-play era began in 1996-97 with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in a half.

He is the second player since blocks became official in 1973-74 with at least 50 points, 20 rebounds and five blocks in a game, joining Bob McAdoo in 1974. He also matched Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor as the only players in NBA history with at least 50 points and 20 rebounds in a one-point win.

Wembanyama predicted there is more to come.

«It's just figuring things out,» he said. «Sometimes you're one step ahead. Also, I haven't been feeling great lately. I've been sick for a while. And today, I felt like I got my legs back, so it should be more like this more often.»

He also said his favorite moment was when he rolled his ankle, with both teams stepping up their physicality, but he noted that he was feeling fine currently.

«We'll see tomorrow,» he said.

Kyrie Irving, who had 29 points, missed a contested 15-foot, turnaround jumper with three seconds remaining as Dallas nearly spoiled Wembanyama's milestone game.

Dylan Harper had 21 points and Stephon Castle had 17 points and 10 rebounds in San Antonio's sixth straight win.

Naji Marshall scored 22 points, P.J. Washington had 21 points and Cooper Flagg added 19 for Dallas.

Wednesday was the second 50-plus-point game for Wembanyama, 22. He is the third player in Spurs history with multiple 50-point games, joining George Gervin (5) and David Robinson (3). He also is the fifth