Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Wizards Spurs Basketball Washington Wizards' Corey Kispert (24) drives against San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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Wizards Spurs Basketball San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots against Washington Wizards' Alex Sarr (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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Wizards Spurs Basketball Washington Wizards' Kyle Kuzma, center, goes to the basket against San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (1) and Stephon Castle during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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Wizards Spurs Basketball San Antonio Spurs' Malaki Branham (22) dunks against Washington Wizards' Corey Kispert (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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Wizards Spurs Basketball Washington Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly (0) goes to the basket against San Antonio Spurs' Julian Champagnie (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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Wizards Spurs Basketball Washington Wizards' Jordan Poole (13) goes to the basket against San Antonio Spurs' Harrison Barnes (40) and Zach Collins during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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Wizards Spurs Basketball San Antonio Spurs' Blake Wesley (14) tangles with Washington Wizards' Jordan Poole (13) and Corey Kispert during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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Wizards Spurs Basketball San Antonio Spurs' Keldon Johnson (0) looks to pass as he is defended by Washington Wizards' Alex Sarr (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
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Wizards Spurs Basketball Washington Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly, right, drives against San Antonio Spurs' Julian Champagnie during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Wembanyama was 8 for 16 on 3-pointers, also setting a career high, as San Antonio won its second straight.
Jordan Poole had 42 points for Washington, which lost its sixth straight.
At 20 years 314 days, Wembanyama is the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points, trailing only Brandon Jennings (20/52), LeBron James (20/80) and Devin Booker (20/145).
Wembanyama’s previous high was 49 points in a 130-126 overtime victory over New York.
Wembanyama made at least six 3-pointers for the third straight game.
Devin Vassell had 17 points in his third game for the Spurs since returning from offseason surgery to repair a fractured right foot.
Takeaways
Wizards: Alexandre Sarr blocked Wembanya’s shot in the second quarter and dunked on his fellow Frenchman in the third quarter. Sarr finished with 12 points, two rebounds, two assists and a block in 25 minutes.
Spurs: Wembanyama is the eighth player in franchise history to score 50 points. David Robinson holds the franchise record with 71 points against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 24, 1994.
Key moment
Stuck at 48 points, Wembanyama made an 18-foot jumper for his 49th and 50th points with 8:49 remaining to give San Antonio a 115-98 lead.
Key stat
Wembanyama is the first player in league history with 20 3-pointers and 25 blocks over a six-game span.
Up next
The Spurs host Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night in the final game of a five-game homestand. The are at Atlanta on Friday night to close a five-game trip.
