Wembanyama makes history, leads Spurs to win over Nets

Victor Wembanyama became the first player in NBA history to record 100 points and 15 blocks across the first three games of a regular season, as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118–107 in Texas.

San Antonio recovered after surrendering a 26-point lead to maintain their perfect start to the season. The Spurs led 81–55 midway through the third quarter before a 26–7 Nets run cut the deficit to seven, but a dominant fourth-quarter surge — capped by a 10–0 stretch — sealed the victory.

Wembanyama led the way with 31 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and six blocks in 36 minutes. The 21-year-old Frenchman, selected first overall in the 2023 draft, is averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and six blocks through his first three games this season.

The 7ft 4in center returned from an eight-month layoff after undergoing shoulder surgery for deep vein thrombosis in February.

Around the League:
Austin Reaves scored a career-high 51 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 127–120. Playing without LeBron James and Luka Dončić, Reaves surpassed his previous best of 45 points set against Indiana in February.

In other results, Anthony Davis tallied 25 points and 10 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks topped the Toronto Raptors 139–129, while Kawhi Leonard scored 30 and James Harden added 20 in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 114–107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 40 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists, but the Milwaukee Bucks fell 118–113 to the Cleveland Cavaliers.