Victor Wembanyama made NBA history on Wednesday night, becoming the fourth-youngest player ever to score 50 points in a game as the San Antonio Spurs triumphed over the Washington Wizards, 139-130. At 20 years and 314 days, he joins a select group, following the likes of Devin Booker, LeBron James, and Brandon Jennings. Wembanyama’s stellar performance, which included six rebounds, two assists, and a career-high eight three-pointers, marked the first time since David Robinson’s 71-point game in 1994 that a Spurs player has reached the 50-point milestone in regulation.
Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 127-120 overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons with a season-high 59 points. Despite a challenging start with three teammates sidelined due to injuries, Antetokounmpo carried the team, scoring 22 of Milwaukee’s 24 points in the first quarter. His dominant showing continued into overtime, where he scored 11 points to seal the win, accounting for nearly half of the Bucks’ total points on the night.
In another standout game, LeBron James once again etched his name in the history books by becoming the oldest NBA player to record three consecutive triple-doubles. Leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-123 comeback win over the Memphis Grizzlies, James racked up 35 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds. With this accomplishment, the Lakers superstar extended his own record, underscoring his enduring mastery of the game even as he approaches his 40th birthday.
Source: Swifteradio.com
