In an outstanding performance against the Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs' rookie Victor Wembanyama recorded a triple-double, marking a significant achievement in his burgeoning NBA career. Wembanyama finished the game with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 blocks, achieving this feat in just 29 minutes of play. His performance included a mix of offensive prowess, with 16 paint points, and defensive dominance, notably achieving a new career-high with 10 blocks. This achievement places Wembanyama among the elite, as he becomes the fifth player in NBA history to have a game with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 10 blocks, joining the ranks of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, Ralph Sampson, and David Robinson. Wembanyama's game was not only a personal triumph but also contributed significantly to the Spurs' victory over the Raptors, showcasing his impact on both ends of the court. This was the Spurs' easy win, marking the first triple-double inclusive of blocks since 01/22/21, and adding to Wembanyama's impressive season tally of 154 total blocks in just 48 games.
Victor Wembanyama's triple-double is the SIXTH instance a rookie has recorded a triple-double inclusive of blocks, Wemby becoming the fourth rookie to complete this line joining: David Robinson: 3x Ralph Sampson: 1x Mark Eaton: 1x https://t.co/OWvWma6TTB
Howโd that Wemby game end up? I love having him on all my teams.
Wemby had 10 blocked shots tonight. More than half the league's players haven't blocked 10 shots all season.
Giannis was DOMINANT in the @Bucks home win ๐ค ๐ฆ 36 PTS ๐ฆ 14-19 FG ๐ฆ 18 REB https://t.co/n7iBkndjCk
A statement game from Giannis Antetokounmpo against the Nuggets ๐ค โฌ๏ธ 36 points โฌ๏ธ 18 rebounds โฌ๏ธ 5 assists โฌ๏ธ 3 steals โฌ๏ธ 2 blocks Milwaukee takes down the reigning champs 112-95 ๐ฆ https://t.co/ZRmAowrB9v
Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight: 36 Points 18 Rebounds 5 Assists 3 Steals 2 Blocks 73% FG Only played 30 minutes. ๐ฅ https://t.co/iMpuBWv8gx
Victor Wembanyama tonight vs. the Raptors https://t.co/9DlTz5ODNM
10 BLOCKS & A TRIPLE-DOUBLE FOR WEMBY ๐ฑ โ O 23.5 Points โ O 10.5 Rebounds โ O 3.5 Blocks https://t.co/fU3CecEzsO
Victor Wembanyama pre-game fit (via/courtesy of @theScore) https://t.co/QGH2nnjmg9
Wemby was elite on both ends and dropped a TRIPLE-DOUBLE in the Spurs' win against the Raptors ๐ 27 PTS 14 REB 10 BLK This is the first triple-double INCLUSIVE of blocks since 01/22/21 ๐คฏ https://t.co/Xy57UqNsA9
Wemby's 154 total blocks in JUST 48 games: 142 on layups/hooks/floaters/dunk attempts inside 7 on 3PT shot attempts 5 on 2PT jump shot attempts https://t.co/WAGHQbjpoL
Victor Wembanyama had a triple-double with 10 blocks in a beatdown of the Raptors https://t.co/IT046K9NAO
Wemby's 10 blocks tonight: 1. Poeltl layup 2. Barrett layup 3. Poeltl layup 4. Poeltl layup 5. Poeltl hook 6. Barnes hook 7. Barnes layup 8. Agbaji layup 9. Barnes dunk 10. Dick layup Poor Jak
Dick airballs a layup and then gets blocked by Wembanyama! Wemby finished with this crazy line: 27 PTS, 14 REB, 10 BLK, 5 AST, 2 STL, 2 3PTS in just 29 MINS https://t.co/FB5TvOxofg
A TRIPLE-DOUBLE WITH BLOCKS FOR WEMBY ๐ฑ https://t.co/sNyLqm8FRZ
Ayo Dosunmu tonight: 29 Points 7 Assists 2 Rebounds 1 Steal 1 Block 66% FG 5/7 3PM https://t.co/5NFjBPzMw7
Wemby finished with 16 paint points tonight on his way to 27 overall https://t.co/5wc9OEvkZT
Wemby's final stats tonite. Victor Wembanyama 27 PT 10-14 FG 5-6 FT 2-4 3P 14/2 RB 5 AS 10 BL 2 ST 7 TO 2 PF 28 MN (Final, Raptors) A triple double w/ blocks. Amazing. https://t.co/M3mAe5wyD4
Wemby: 27, 14 ... and 10 BLOCKS, at Toronto. Best of all, the SPURS WON EASILY. They're still amazingly worst in the West by 5 games. Just don't get that.
Wemby in the win. 27 PTS | 14 REB | 10 BLK | 10-14 FG https://t.co/WarBLwNhjF
HISTORY FOR WEMBY ๐ https://t.co/piFl6ySLEW
Victor Wembanyama records 10 blocks! ๐คฏ https://t.co/hXimRSaGTU https://t.co/uLTmhZApMY
Wemby messed around in Toronto and recorded his 2nd career triple-double with 10 BLOCKS. ๐ฅ The rookie is an alien. ๐ฝ https://t.co/MnvinFNb2t
WEMBY TRIPLE DOUBLE WITH BLOCKS ๐คฏ 27 PTS 14 REB 10 BLK 5 AST 2 STL 2/4 3PM 29 MIN https://t.co/u8dyzGugCo
Wemby blocks Dick for his first career triple double! 27 Points 10/14 Shooting 14 Rebounds 10 Blocks (Career High) 5 Assists 2 Steals 2 Threes In just 29 Minutes! https://t.co/FB5TvOxofg
Wemby gets a triple-double with blocks ... https://t.co/LNMY1x0FlA
Victor Wembanyama tonight: 27 points 14 rebounds 10 blocks 5 assists 2 steals โฆall in 29 minutes.
WEMBY RECORDS A TRIPLE-DOUBLE WITH BLOCKS ๐คฏ 27 PTS | 14 REB | 10 BLKS https://t.co/QXii6CQl67
Wemby's triple-double night in 29 minutes ๐ฅ 27 PTS 14 REB 10 BLK 5 AST 10/14 FG https://t.co/F4YLa6juPw
Wow, VICTOR WEMBANYAMA has a triple-double tonight with points, rebounds and BLOCKS.
Victor Wembanyama recorded a triple-double tonight in points, rebounds, and BLOCKS ๐ณ Wemby against the Toronto Raptors: โฝ๏ธ 27 PTS โฝ๏ธ 14 REBS โฝ๏ธ 10 (!) BLKS โฝ๏ธ 5 AST โฝ๏ธ 2 STLS โฝ๏ธ 27 MINS Where does Wemby currently rank among your NBA DPOY candidates? https://t.co/DVY3InfVBV
WEMBY GETS TRIPLE DOUBLE WITH HIS 10TH BLOCK TONIGHT ๐ฅ (via @spurs) https://t.co/zpXnW8D0BH
Absurd game from Victor Wembanyama ๐คฏ โฝ๏ธ 27 points โฝ๏ธ 14 rebounds โฝ๏ธ 10 blocks โฝ๏ธ 5 assists โฝ๏ธ 2 steals โฝ๏ธ 2 3-pointers All in under 30 minutes. https://t.co/JsJeFAzHHd
Insane stat line from Wemby tonight 27 Points (on 10-of-14 FG) 14 Rebounds 10 Blocks (!!!) 5 Assists 2 Steals 2 made three-pointers in just 28 mins https://t.co/cuPwZSmx1A
Wemby has a triple-double with 10 blocks! https://t.co/9s2sTWaz19
Wemby is the first rookie with 10 blocks in a game since Josh Smith for the Hawks in 2004, which is your occasional reminder that Josh Smith could jump out the gym.
Victor Wembanyama is the first player in more than three years to record a triple-double with fewer than 10 assists. ๐ #Spurs | #PorVida https://t.co/luUTzSk6zr
WEMBY WITH 10 BLOCKS ๐ซ Most in a game by any player this season ๐ฅ https://t.co/68jNqQrc49
VICTOR WEMBANYAMA TONIGHT: 27 POINTS 14 REBOUNDS 10 BLOCKS 5 ASSISTS 71% FG TRIPLE DOUBLE W/BLOCKS ๐คฏ๐คฏ https://t.co/GyyGHTh79J
10 BLOCKS FOR WEMBY ๐คฏ He's up to 27 PTS, 14 REB & 10 BLK ๐ Raptors-Spurs | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/lJvREFdXQ5 https://t.co/2Mm4zXfFPQ
Wemby is 5 assists away from a quadruple-double ๐คฏ https://t.co/BVlN5phu3R
WEMBY GETS HIS 10TH BLOCK ๐ณ TRIPLE-DOUBLE FOR THE ROOKIE ๐ฅ https://t.co/imlTVYjV6y
Wemby gets a triple-double with his 10th block! https://t.co/GUxWbw61Zn
To review, an NBA player was so scared of getting blocked by Wemby, he airballed a layup. So his teammate grabbed the ball and was immediately โฆblocked by Wemby. To complete a triple-double.
VICTOR WEMBANYAMA TONIGHT: 27 POINTS 14 REBOUNDS 10 BLOCKS 5 ASSISTS 2 STEALS 71% FG https://t.co/V6LTE1IV9o
Victor Wembanyama tonight ๐ณ 27 points 14 rebounds 10 blocks Triple-double (+2000) โ https://t.co/dKjluttSBv
VICTOR WEMBANYAMA TONIGHT: 27 POINTS 14 REBOUNDS 10 BLOCKS (!!!!) 5 ASSISTS 10/14 FG TRIPLE-DOUBLE WITH BLOCKS. ๐คฏ๐คฏ๐คฏ https://t.co/7fP8kP8tIO
Wemby recorded his 10th block and 2nd career triple-double. ๐ณ https://t.co/AJqA3Ns8gb
Wemby has a triple double w/ 10 BLOCKS in the mix Victor Wembanyama 27 PT 10-14 FG 5-6 FT 2-4 3P 14/2 RB 5 AS 10 BL 2 ST 7 TO 2 PF 28 MN (6:18 4th*, Raptors) https://t.co/dr7dmobwfN
Wemby's line in 29 minutes: 27 points, 14 rebounds, 10 blocks, 5 assists, 2 steals https://t.co/en4SxiJOJJ
Victor Wembanyama with 27 points, 14 rebounds, 10 blocks, 5 assists and 2 steals. https://t.co/Y90lqA6Nd4
Wemby has his 2nd triple-double with 27 points, 14 rebounds and a season-best 10 blocks. His first came last month at Detroit when he posted 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
10 blocks for Wemby Triple double with 25 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocks
Victor Wembanyama has a triple-double with blocks.
Triple double with blocks for Wemby.
Victor Wembanyama is the fifth player in NBA history to have a game with 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5+ assists and 10+ blocks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Hakeem Olajuwon Ralph Sampson David Robinson Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama denies Scottie Barnes for his 9TH BLOCK of the game. ๐ฐ (๐ฅ: @NBA) https://t.co/h8H4o56fCe
Wemby has 9 blocks in only 3 quarters ๐ฑ (via @nba) https://t.co/ShKFKyqFQK
Career-high 9 blocks for Wemby! ๐คฏ https://t.co/a7ay9Jecd1
In 24 minutes, Victor Wembanyama has 23 points, 11 rebounds, 9 blocks, 5 assists, 2 steals. Goodness.
Wemby sets a new career-high in BLOCKS with 9! ๐ซ Raptors-Spurs | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/lJvREFdXQ5 https://t.co/Za02YD1ybi
Victor Wembanyama has 9 blocks in 23 minutes played. https://t.co/S6u7KhS07P
WEMBY HAS 9 BLOCKS (!!!) ๐ฅ https://t.co/RDbAe8d5uI
Wemby after 3 quarters! 23 Points (80% FG) 11 Rebounds 9 BLOCKS 5 Assists 2 Steal 2 Threes https://t.co/AxqKJlzP4L
Aiming for his 2nd triple-double, Wemby has 23 points, 11 rebounds and a season-high 9 blocks. It's his 25th double-double.
This is Wembyโs 9th block tonight ๐คฏ https://t.co/lSV1hA2iTd
Wemby needs 1 more blocks to have a triple double with 23 points, 11 rebounds and currently 9 blocks
New career high 9 blocks for Wemby
Wemby ties his career high with 8 blocks
Victor Wembanyama has 7 blocks in 21 minutes played.
Giannis at the half: 26 points 9 rebounds 2 steals 1 block 10/12 FG ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ https://t.co/ltfMKU7PbU
Wemby is having a block party in Toronto. ๐ฅณ He has 7 BLOCKS. ๐ณ (๐ฅ: @NBA) https://t.co/LjfXIYuRUR
With his 7 blocks tonight, Wemby is up to 151 total blocks for the season in JUST 48 games played
Wemby with back-to-back blocks on Scottie Barnes! ๐ซ https://t.co/l3TV6d5DI3
Wemby secures his 6th and 7th rejection of the night ๐ซ Raptors-Spurs | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/lJvREFdXQ5 https://t.co/l1c4oPBHAx
Wemby with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 blocks and 5 assists. His season high for blocks is 8. If Jakob keeps challenging him, he could easily eclipse it.
Wemby has his third game of the season with 7 or more blocks. He's 2 away from a new career high. It's his rookie season by the way
Wemby has 4 blocks in 3 quarters. These are his most in a single game since January 31, when he had 6 vs the Orlando
Wemby in the first half vs. the Raptors: โช๏ธ 19 Points โช๏ธ 6 Rebounds โช๏ธ 5 Assists โช๏ธ 3 Blocks โ O 2.5 Blocks ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ https://t.co/1PZyNwSDJQ
Wemby with the POSTER ๐ช https://t.co/MTznTcwJ3P
Wemby just had himself a helluva first half with 16 minutes, 19 pts, 6 rebs, 5 dimes, 2 steals, three blocks.
Victor Wembanyama at the half: 19 points 6 rebounds 5 assists 3 blocks 2 steals 7/8 FG Stat-sheet stuffer. ๐ https://t.co/GXhr4KNWxq
WEMBY WITH THE POSTER ๐ค (via @NBA) https://t.co/wuWqsxywBs
WEMBY POSTER ๐ฑ https://t.co/mVn7zMeVpd
SHEESH WEMBY. ๐ค (via @NBA) https://t.co/DPIXsmJdb7
WEMBY PUT JAKOB POELTL ON A POSTER. ๐ฑ (๐ฅ: @NBA) https://t.co/aZZ8x0YZ76
Victor Wembanyama: 19 Points 5 Rebounds 5 Assists 3 Blocks 2 Steals 87% FG 100% 3P Itโs still the 2nd quarter. https://t.co/nsISitvgxa
WEMBY ๐จ https://t.co/oznENcKptF
Wemby has hit both of his 3-point attempts tonight. Over the last 5 games, he's 12 of 21 (57.1%) from distance on 4.2 attempts per game.
Spurs, who have never trailed, have their largest lead of the game at 47-32 with 8:20 left in the first half. Wemby leads the team in points (14), rebounds (4) and assists (5), putting him position for his second triple-double of the season.
Victor Wembanyama's rookie-season highlight tape is going to be a treat ๐ฎโ๐จ How do you rate this no-look dime? ๐ฅ @NBA https://t.co/lyCfL4s5z1
12 points for Wemby with the 2Q just starting. He's made 2 threes in the first half. Spurs by 9
This Wemby no-look DIME ๐ฎโ๐จ (via @NBA) https://t.co/9jF8Z7mN3u
This sneaky no-look pass from Wemby ๐ฎ https://t.co/20VQNf2Oll
Victor Wembanyama is dropping no-look DIMES. ๐ (๐ฅ: @NBA) https://t.co/bTqaH2elEX
Wemby sneaks the no-look pass after collecting his own miss! Raptors-Spurs | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/lJvREFdXQ5 https://t.co/FSUAEOoj1U
Wemby with authority ๐ค https://t.co/SzWYzKeDxN https://t.co/2SaMGTCFRD
Wemby's now up to 9 points after an alley-oop make. He also had a no-look pass to Sochan to pick up his 2nd assist. Spurs by 8
Wemby throws down the thunderous alley-oop slam on the fastbreak ๐ฒ Raptors-Spurs | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/lJvREFdXQ5 https://t.co/wg7oAs02pH
Wemby barely had to jump for this lob ๐ณ (via @spurs) https://t.co/3Cnvob3vWC
Another night, another Wemby highlight ๐ฅ ๐ฅ: @NBA https://t.co/gcVk2im98p
WEMBY RISES UP IN THE NORTH. ๐ฅ (๐ฅ: @spurs) https://t.co/jFBZKWSzan
Wemby records the denial on one end then splashes the 3-pointer on the other ๐ช Raptors-Spurs | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/lJvREFdXQ5 https://t.co/Xns05gNr1R
Wemby records the denial on one end then splashes the 3-pointer on the other! Raptors-Spurs | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/JBwZwwfIXP https://t.co/04QIypYzk0
Wemby ๐ง https://t.co/1W4XflEuIq
DโAngelo Russell at the half: 21 points 5 assists 4 threes 0 turnovers 6/10 FG ๐ https://t.co/Ru3rBx0018
Victor Wembanyama recorded his 25th double-double of the season in the loss. https://t.co/LAMniLT7jY