Overview
- San Antonio beat Dallas 125-92, with Wembanyama posting 40 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks in roughly 30 minutes.
- He shot 15-for-21 and committed no turnovers, setting a Spurs record for points in a season opener.
- The 21-year-old controlled the paint with a more interior-focused approach and outplayed Anthony Davis.
- The performance came eight months after a deep vein thrombosis sidelined him, following a cautious clearance for contact in mid-July and a summer devoted to recovery.
- His display intensified talk of a future MVP run and reinforced his role as San Antonio’s centerpiece, with All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox still unavailable.