Victor Wembanyama etched his name in NBA history by becoming the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points in a game. The 20-year-old French phenom led the San Antonio Spurs to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards, posting a career-high 50 points in just 26 minutes. Wembanyama was an unstoppable force, shooting 18-29 from the field and hitting eight three-pointers, marking his third consecutive game with six or more threes. His record-breaking night places him among elite company; only Brandon Jennings, LeBron James, and Devin Booker scored 50 points at a younger age.
The Spurs clinched the win without head coach Gregg Popovich, who is recovering from a mild stroke but is expected to make a full recovery. Meanwhile, Wembanyama’s impressive showing was joined by Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, who delivered a 59-point performance to lead his team past the Detroit Pistons 127-120 in overtime. The Greek star added 14 rebounds and seven assists, reminding his teammates to “never take moments for granted” in their hard-fought victory.
Cavaliers Extend Winning Streak to 13 Games
The Cleveland Cavaliers maintained their undefeated season with a 114-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, marking their 13th straight victory. This streak places them among just six NBA teams to start a season 13-0, a feat last achieved by the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors. Darius Garland led the Cavs with 25 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 23 points, nine assists, and 13 rebounds. Mitchell scored 11 points in a crucial late-game run, helping Cleveland pull away despite Philadelphia’s resilient performance.
Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid missed the game due to a knee injury, and rookie Jared McCain stepped up with 34 points, though the 76ers fell to a 2-9 record this season.
Celtics Bounce Back with Big Win Over Brooklyn Nets
The Boston Celtics bounced back from an NBA Cup loss to Atlanta by defeating the Brooklyn Nets 139-114, improving their record to 10-3. Jayson Tatum led Boston’s charge with 36 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Payton Pritchard contributed 23 points, eight assists, and six rebounds in a well-rounded Celtics performance. After trailing by two at the end of the first quarter, Boston surged ahead by halftime and dominated the rest of the game for a comfortable win.
