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NBA·RECAP·November 5, 2026 12:02 PM ET

Wembanyama becomes fifth player with multiple 50-point games before age 23

He posted 52 points and 24 rebounds in Wednesday's win.

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What happened: Victor Wembanyama scored 52 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in a 112-111 victory over Dallas on Wednesday. The performance marks his second career 50-point game, making him the fifth player in NBA history to reach the milestone multiple times before turning 23 years old.

Why it matters: The victory moved San Antonio to 6-2 in the 2026-27 regular season. Wembanyama also became the first NBA player since Bob McAdoo in 1974 to record at least 50 points, 20 rebounds and five blocks in a single game.

By the numbers: Wembanyama has recorded 29.0 points per game and 12.4 rebounds per game and 3.1 assists per game in 2026-27 through 8 games.

What to watch: San Antonio continues regular-season play holding a 6-2 record as Wembanyama maintains his early-season scoring pace.

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