Victor Wembanyama Records First Triple-Double in Spurs Victory
Victor Wembanyama, the French rookie phenom, achieved his first NBA triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in the San Antonio Spurs' 130-108 win over the Detroit Pistons. Wembanyama played just over 21 minutes, making it the second-fastest triple-double in NBA history. The 7-foot-3 player is the second Spurs rookie to achieve this feat, following David Robinson. The Spurs, with their second-worst record in the NBA, snapped a five-game losing streak with this win.
Victor Wembanyama Records First NBA Triple-Double
Victor Wembanyama had an impressive performance in the San Antonio Spurs' win over the Detroit Pistons, achieving his first NBA triple-double. The French rookie phenom recorded 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in just over 21 minutes of play. This makes it the second-fastest triple-double in NBA history, behind Russell Westbrook's 20-minute performance in 2014.
Wembanyama joins David Robinson as the only Spurs rookies to achieve a triple-double. At 20 years and 6 days old, he becomes the youngest Spurs player to accomplish this feat. Wembanyama's previous season-high for assists was 7, which he surpassed in this game. His exceptional performance came against the Detroit Pistons, the team that was hoping to land him in the draft.
Spurs End Five-Game Losing Streak
The San Antonio Spurs, with their second-worst record in the NBA, snapped a five-game losing streak with their victory over the Detroit Pistons. The Spurs took control of the game early, building a 31-19 lead in the first quarter. They had eight players score in double figures, including Keldon Johnson with 17 points and Devin Vassell with 16 points. This win provides some much-needed momentum for the struggling Spurs.
On the other hand, the Pistons continue to struggle with a 28-game losing streak earlier in the season. Despite the efforts of Jalen Duren, who had 21 points and 12 rebounds, the Pistons couldn't put up much of a fight against the Spurs. The team was missing point guard Cade Cunningham, who is expected to be out for another week with a strained left knee.
