Wembanyama records strong playoff averages despite Game 5 loss

Victor Wembanyama recorded 19 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks in the Spurs' Game 5 loss, squandering a 16-point lead. Despite the defeat, Wembanyama led the playoffs in total rebounds and blocks while averaging 23.8 points per game, only matched by legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon for similar postseason performances. As the season concludes, Wembanyama's performance positions him as a top prospect with extraordinary potential, as noted by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.

• 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Wembanyama's playoff averages of 23.8 points, 10.9 …