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Victor Wembanyama Achieves Rare 5x5 Performance in Spurs Victory Over Jazz

The 20-year-old joins an elite group by recording his second career 5x5 game, leading San Antonio to a 106-88 win.

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots over Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang (33), during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, in Salt Lake City.
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Overview

  • Wembanyama posted 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals, and five blocks, marking his second career 5x5 game.
  • He joins Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko as the only players with multiple 5x5 games in NBA history.
  • The Spurs overcame a halftime deficit with a dominant third quarter, outscoring the Jazz 30-14.
  • Utah struggled without leading scorer Lauri Markkanen, who missed the game due to back spasms.
  • The Jazz remain winless this season, having lost their first five games, while the Spurs improved to 2-3.