Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic performance on November 5, 2026, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 112-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks with 52 points, 24 rebounds, and eight blocks. It marked the first time since Bob McAdoo in 1974 that a player recorded at least 50 points, 20 rebounds, and five blocks in a single game.
Career Night
The stat line represented career highs for Wembanyama in points and rebounds. The Spurs have won six consecutive games after an 0-2 start to the 2026-27 season. Wembanyama said after the game that he had been battling an illness early in the season and finally felt like he had his legs back. "I haven't been feeling great lately," Wembanyama said via the Associated Press. "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."
Shooting Struggles and Room for Improvement
Despite the dominant outing, Wembanyama acknowledged his shooting struggles this season. He is hitting 24% of his three-point attempts and has made just 11 of 36 mid-range shots. "I can still do more," Wembanyama said. "I mean, my shots weren't falling tonight and that forces me into a style of play that is exhausting. I can do it. I mean, the proof is here. I can do it, but I can be much better if my shots fall. I know it's just a matter of time."
The performance was his third game in the last four with at least 36 points and his fourth game this season with five or more blocks. While his perimeter shooting remains a work in progress, Wembanyama's ability to dominate inside suggests the Spurs could become even more dynamic once his jumper improves.
