Wembanyama scores 52 points and grabs 24 rebounds as Spurs beat Mavericks 112-111

Victor Wembanyama made his mark on the game with 52 points, 24 rebounds and 8 blocks. With these numbers, the player surpassed his own personal bests.

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Mavericks 112-111. The winning points came from two offensive rebounds that led to baskets and one free throw. When Kyrie Irving missed his shot in the final seconds, the Spurs left the court with the win.

Wembanyama made 16 of 28 shots from the field. He converted 19 of 23 free throw attempts. From three-point range, he made only 1 of 8 attempts.

In the first half, Wembanyama reached 29 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks, becoming the first player in NBA history to reach these stats at halftime. During the 34 minutes he spent on the court, the Spurs led by 23 points.

For the Mavericks, Kyrie Irving was the team's top scorer with 29 points. It was his second-best performance of the season, but it did not bring his team the win. For the Spurs, Dylan Harper scored 21 points and Stephon Castle had 17 points and 10 rebounds. Naji Marshall scored 22, PJ Washington 21 and Cooper Flagg 19.