Victor Wembanyama scores 52 points in Spurs' narrow win over Mavericks

Victor Wembanyama delivered a standout performance with 52 points, 24 rebounds, and eight blocks in San Antonio's 112-111 victory over Dallas on November 5, 2026. Despite battling a virus and injuring his ankle late in the game, he shot 16-of-28 from the field and 19-of-23 from the free-throw line. This victory marks the Spurs' fifth consecutive win after losing their first two games of the season. Wembanyama's historic night includes being the first player with 50-plus points, 20-plus rebounds, and 5-plus blocks since Bob McAdoo in 1974, putting him in early MVP discussions alongside Luka Doncic.

• 7:44 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Victor Wembanyama's historic night: 52 points, 24 rebounds, eight blocks