Wembanyama Hits Career-High 52 Points and 24 Rebounds as Spurs Edge Mavericks 112-111

Victor Wembanyama produced a career-best performance in the NBA, scoring 52 points alongside a career-high 24 rebounds to lead the host San Antonio Spurs to a 112-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks. It was the Spurs’ sixth straight victory.

Wembanyama sank the winning free throw with 24.2 seconds left on Wednesday, breaking a 111-111 tie and putting the Spurs back in front.

San Antonio had led by 19 points early in the third quarter, but Dallas fought back. The Mavericks pulled within two points with eight minutes and 17 seconds remaining, then took a 103-100 lead on a PJ Washington three-pointer with 5:38 to play.

The lead seesawed from there. Naji Marshall tied the score at 111 with a three-pointer with 1:41 remaining, before Wembanyama’s free throw restored the Spurs’ lead.

Dallas called a timeout to set up a final shot, but Kyrie Irving missed a contested turnaround jumper in the lane with 2.5 seconds left, and time ran out.

Wembanyama also blocked eight shots in the win. Dylan Harper added 21 points for San Antonio, Stephon Castle had 17 and De’Aaron Fox scored 10.

Irving led Dallas with 29 points, while Marshall had 22 off the bench. Washington finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Cooper Flagg contributed 19 points and 10 boards. The Mavericks have now lost two straight games.

Wembanyama became the first player in the past 30 seasons to record at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots in a half. He reached those totals in just 16:37 of playing time and made all 15 of his free throws.

Harper had added 13 points for San Antonio before half-time. Irving led the Mavericks with 17 points at the break, and Washington had 13.