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Wembanyama critiques free throws, screens following 52-point, 24-rebound game

He averages 29.0 points in 2026-27 through 8 games.

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What happened: Victor Wembanyama targeted his screen setting and free-throw shooting as primary areas for improvement following a 52-point, 24-rebound, eight-block performance. The postgame self-evaluation came directly after setting career highs in scoring and rebounding.

Why it matters: The remarks emphasize Wembanyama's focus on execution despite generating historically rare individual production. The 52-point, 24-rebound, eight-block line made him the first NBA player to reach those benchmarks in a single game since Bob McAdoo in 1974.

By the numbers: Wembanyama is averaging 29.0 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in 2026-27 through 8 games.

What to watch: San Antonio continues regular-season play as Wembanyama seeks to refine his screening and free-throw conversion.

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