Victor Wembanyama does best Wilt Chamberlain impression with 50-20 night, says he can ‘still do more’

Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-111. His performance helped extend the Spurs’ winning streak to six games and recalled Wilt Chamberlain’s rare 50-point, 20-rebound feats.

Wembanyama also recorded eight blocks, finishing 16 of 28 from the field and making one of eight three-point attempts. He became the first player since play-by-play records began in 1996-97 to reach 25 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in a half; he said he could improve further once his shots start falling. He had been ill with a virus and is averaging career highs of 29 points, 12.4 rebounds and 4.5 blocks this season.