Victor Wembanyama recorded 24 rebounds and 52 points as the San Antonio Spurs secured their sixth straight NBA win.
Victor Wembanyama posted a career‑high 52 points, including the winning free throw with 24.2 seconds remaining, to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 112‑111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The performance also featured a season‑best 24 rebounds and eight blocks, marking his first 25‑point, 10‑rebound, five‑block half in the last 30 seasons.
After leading by 19 points early in the third quarter, San Antonio withstood a Dallas rally. The Mavericks trimmed the deficit to two with eight minutes left, then took a 103‑100 advantage on a three‑pointer from PJ Washington with 5:38 on the clock.
The game remained tight down the stretch. Dallas’s Naji Marshall tied the contest at 111 with a three‑pointer from the corner, leaving just 1:41 on the clock. Wembanyama responded by sinking both free throws, re‑establishing the Spurs’ lead.
Dallas called a timeout to set up a final play, but Kyrie Irving missed a contested turnaround jumper in the lane as the buzzer sounded, sealing the win for San Antonio.
For the Spurs, Dylan Harper added 21 points, Stephon Castle contributed 17, and De’Aaron Fox recorded 10 points. San Antonio’s defense was anchored by Wembanyama’s eight blocks.
The Mavericks were led by Irving’s 29 points, while Marshall poured in 22 points off the bench. Washington finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Cooper Flagg posted a double‑double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Dallas dropped to 2‑1 in its recent stretch.
Off the bench, Harper added 13 points before halftime. Irving scored 17 points in the first half, and Washington contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds.
