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Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 40 points and added 20 rebounds to lead the Spurs to a 130-126 overtime win over the Knicks.
The 2023 number one overall pick Victor Wembanyama went into full unstoppable mode on Friday night, dropping a career-best 40 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to victory.
It was a night of heroic performances as the Spurs overcame Jalen Brunson’s career-best 61 points to win 130-126 in overtime.
Wembanyama now has the first 40-point, 20-rebound game by a rookie since Shaquille O’Neal had 46 points and 21 rebounds in 1993.
Wembanyama makes 40-point history
“I’ve never seen so much greatness before,” Wembanyama said.
“The season has been going on for just some months. I’ve just witnessed so much greatness and I want to be a part of it.
"I always wanted to, but more and more seeing that I’m already able to compete with those guys. I’m not near, but I’m on the right path. I know it and I’m going to get there soon.”
This loss means New York (44-29) fell a half-game behind Cleveland (45-29) for third in the Eastern Conference.
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