It was another terrific day for Victor Wembanyama as he led the San Antonio Spurs to a 121-106 win over the Detroit Pistons. After the win, Vembanyama equaled a record held before According to State Muse, by Nikola Jokic.
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Vembanyama have already put themselves on the map, being a monster on the board and a force on defence. Partly because of him, the Spurs are NBA Finals contenders ahead of schedule in the rebuilding process. His five blocks against the Pistons were another example of dominance on the defensive end, which also included Detroit's offense.
Vembanyama continued to be a threat on the offensive end, leading the Spurs with 38 points and 16 rebounds. His leadership, along with the strong play of De'Aaron Fox and Stephen Cassel, have revitalized the Spurs and helped put them in a position to compete with the best.
The win against the Pistons improved their record to 45–17, and they are currently in second place in the Western Conference. Wembanyama has dominated the NBA this season and taken the next important step in his development. While much of the NBA thrives on the offensive side of the ball, Wembanyama makes his mark on both ends of the floor.
For years, Jokic had that reputation. While he remains a threat, Vembanyama has officially entered the history books, and he did so in a short period of time. Vembanyama is averaging three blocks per game. Although this is down from his average of 3.8 points last season, his mark on defense still remains strong. Ahead of a big showdown with the Houston Rockets on Sunday, Wembanyama will get another chance to keep the momentum going as the Spurs next host the Los Angeles Clippers.
