Victor Wembanyama shines in Finals debut with 26 points and 12 rebounds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:22 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Victor Wembanyama made a significant impact in his NBA Finals debut, scoring a team-high 26 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, along with blocking three shots. This performance makes him one of four players since 1974 to achieve such a stat line in their Finals debut, joining legends Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Elvin Hayes. Despite his impressive numbers, San Antonio lost the NBA Finals opener, marking their first loss in this round after six previous appearances. Wembanyama’s early shooting struggles were noted, highlighting areas for improvement as the series progresses.
- •Wembanyama records 26 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks in debut
- •Fourth player since 1974 to achieve this in Finals debut
- •San Antonio loses NBA Finals opener for the first time in seven tries
- •Wembanyama faced early shooting struggles noted by his coach
- •Next game will be crucial for San Antonio to adjust strategies
- 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama joins Shaq, Olajuwon and Hayes with 26-point, 12-rebound and three-block Finals debut
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Vicotr Wembanyama joins Shaq, Olajuwon and Hayes with 26-point, 12-rebound, 3-block Finals debut
"Victor Wembanyama joins Shaq, Olajuwon and Hayes with 26-point, 12-rebound and three-block Finals debut
"Vicotr Wembanyama joins Shaq, Olajuwon and Hayes with 26-point, 12-rebound, 3-block Finals debut
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Victor Wembanyama joins Shaq, Olajuwon and Hayes with 26-point, 12-rebound and three-block Finals debut
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:11 PMVicotr Wembanyama joins Shaq, Olajuwon and Hayes with 26-point, 12-rebound, 3-block Finals debut
Vicotr Wembanyama joins Shaq, Olajuwon and Hayes with 26-point, 12-rebound, 3-block Finals debut
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