San Antonio:Victor Wembanyama delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 52 points and securing 24 rebounds, to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a narrow 112-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
According to Thai News Agency, the Spurs had established a 19-point lead, but the Mavericks mounted a significant comeback effort. However, the Spurs managed to hold on for the win, largely due to Wembanyama's exceptional play.
The young center not only scored a career-high in points but also contributed significantly on defense with 8 blocks. His final free throw was the decisive factor in securing the win for San Antonio.
On the opposing side, Kyrie Irving spearheaded the Mavericks' offense with 29 points. Naji Marshall also made a notable impact for Dallas, scoring 22 points in the second half.
The victory marks the Spurs' sixth consecutive win. They are set to face the Sacramento Kings again in an upcoming rematch on Friday in Sacramento.