Frenchman steals the show: Spurs star Wembanyama shines with 40 points

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Victor Wembanyama continues to play big in the NBA. The 20-year-old Frenchman scored 40 points in the 130:126 win against the New York Knicks.

Wembanyama, who also grabbed 20 rebounds, is the first rookie since Shaquille O’Neal in 1993 to score at least 40 points and 20 rebounds in a game. He adds seven assists, two steals and one block to his stats.

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Wembanyama steals the show from Knicks playmaker Jaylen Brunson, although he scores 61 points and is only one point behind Carmelo Anthony’s franchise record (2014). (SDA)

Source : Blick

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