Victor Wembanyama breaks Spurs record with first feat since Tim Duncan in 2007
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Victor Wembanyama returned to action on Sunday after missing Game 3 due to concussion protocol and immediately made his presence felt for the San Antonio Spurs. His impact proved decisive as the Spurs secured a crucial win to take a 3-1 series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers. It also marked another milestone night for the French star, who continues to build a remarkable legacy early in his NBA career with performances that regularly enter franchise history.
Victor Wembanyama becomes the youngest ‘blocking master’ for Spurs in playoff matches Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images According to ESPN, Wembanyama became the youngest Spurs player ever to record seven blocks in a playoff game during the 114-93 victory. He is also the first San Antonio player to reach that number in the postseason since Tim Duncan achieved the feat back in 2007. Duncan’s performance came against the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the Western Conference semi-finals, where he produced a dominant all-round display.
On that occasion, alongside 24 points and 13 rebounds, Duncan registered nine blocks in one of the defining defensive outings of his playoff career. Victor Wembanyama delivers all-round display in crucial Spurs win Beyond his defensive dominance, Wembanyama also played a key offensive role in the win. He finished as the game’s second-leading scorer with 27 points, just one behind top scorer De’Aaron Fox.
The Frenchman also added 11 rebounds to his tally. It was a statement performance that reinforced his status as the Spurs’ central figure in their title push. Read more: Payton Pritchard becomes just third Celtic to reach stunning playoff feat Alperen Sengun’s verdict adds fuel to controversy over Deandre Ayton ejection call Victor Wembanyama hints at frustration with NBA after Spurs beat Trail Blazers in Game 4