Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points in San Antonio’s win over Dallas.
Victor Wembanyama adds 24 rebounds and eight blocks in a one-point victory, while Philadelphia extends its strong start.
The Spurs beat Mavericks 112-111 on Wednesday as Victor Wembanyama delivered a career-high 52 points. The French star also collected 24 rebounds and eight blocks to secure San Antonio’s sixth win this season.
Dallas mounted a strong second-half comeback, but San Antonio held on for a narrow victory. Meanwhile, Philadelphia defeated Detroit 112-106 to strengthen its position atop the Eastern Conference standings.
Spurs beat Mavericks behind Wembanyama’s dominant display
Wembanyama surpassed his previous scoring best of 50 points, which he set in 2024. By halftime, the 22-year-old already had 29 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks and two steals.
Dylan Harper supported him with 21 points, while Stephon Castle contributed 17. Kyrie Irving led Dallas with 29 points, including five three-pointers, as the Mavericks pushed San Antonio close.
After the game, Wembanyama credited his team’s persistence and ambition, saying the Spurs showed greater determination. He also said his own performance reflected his effort to set an example for teammates.
Harper, meanwhile, praised Wembanyama’s daily commitment, discipline and approach to training. The centre’s scoring and defensive contributions proved decisive as San Antonio resisted Dallas’s comeback.
Philadelphia leads Eastern Conference as Knicks find form
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and Joel Embiid added 26 as Philadelphia improved to 8-1. Detroit remained second with a 6-2 record after the meeting between the Eastern Conference’s leading teams.
All five Philadelphia starters reached double figures. LeBron James contributed 13 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, while Tyrese Maxey scored 19 with three three-pointers.
The Sixers took control late in the first quarter and stayed ahead for the remaining three periods. Their advantage reached 18 points before Detroit rallied, with Duncan Robinson scoring 27 and Cade Cunningham adding 26.
Brown said he was still adapting after his offseason move from Boston. However, he praised 41-year-old James for sustaining a level of performance that remained exceptional for his age.
Elsewhere, reigning champions New York recorded their biggest win this season, beating Chicago 135-105 at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson scored 33 points as the Knicks improved to 4-4, having led by as many as 44.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also delivered a major scoring performance, recording 42 points in Oklahoma City’s 124-116 victory over Cleveland. In Sacramento, Luka Doncic scored 40 as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Kings 116-103.
Boston, meanwhile, overcame a Milwaukee fightback to win 109-102, with Paul George scoring 25 and Derrick White adding 24. The Bucks erased a 20-point deficit and briefly led 96-95 before Boston regained control late.
