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39 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks: Wembanyama makes more NBA playoff history for Spurs
Star matches Kareem, Hakeem and Shaq with stat line
TL;DR
- Victor Wembanyama achieved a career-defining playoff game with 39 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks in the Spurs' 115-108 win over the Timberwolves.
- His performance places him in exclusive NBA playoff history alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O'Neal for a 35+ point, 15+ rebound, 5+ block game.
- The Spurs now lead their Western Conference semi-final series 2-1, remaining undefeated on the road this postseason.
- In the Eastern Conference semi-finals, the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94, taking a 3-0 series lead.
- Knicks star Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, while Joel Embiid had 18 points for the Sixers in his return from injury.