Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Sets NBA Record in Win over Trail Blazers

The rookie phenom continues to shine for the San Antonio Spurs.

Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama has spent the beginning of his rookie season getting accustomed to the NBA, but the 19-year-old already has flashed brilliance many times this year, including Thursday night against the Trail Blazers. The 7’4” forward totaled 30 points, six rebounds, six assists and seven blocks, a stat line that made league history.

While lifting San Antonio to a 118–105 win at Portland, Wembanyama became the first player to accumulate 30 points and seven blocks in a game while playing fewer than 30 minutes, as the big man played just 24:27 on the night. Although Wembanyama is averaging close to 30 minutes per game this season, he hasn’t surpassed 25 minutes in any of his past three games as he deals with a sore ankle.

Victor Wembanyama also becomes the first player in NBA history to record 30 points and 7 blocks in less than 30 minutes played. https://t.co/kWQwq6Q8Cd pic.twitter.com/QF5aUdOjji

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) December 29, 2023

Wembanyama scored at least 30 points in a game for the third time this season Thursday, and his seven blocks were one shy of his career best.

San Antonio needed Wembanyama’s star performance, as the Spurs halted a five-game losing streak. It was just San Antonio’s second victory in the past 25 games as the Spurs improved to 5-25 on the year.

Due to a scheduling quirk, the Spurs play at Portland (8–22) again Friday night, with tip-off scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.