"Wembanyama produced his fifth game this season with at least 40 points and 10 rebounds to tie Hall of Famer David Robinson for the most such games in a season in Spurs history."
"I tried to protect [the injured rib] as much as possible while still being respectful of the game. But it was O.K. It didn't bother me that much."
"Wembanyama expressed relief about reaching the 65-game threshold, calling it 'a box that's [been] checked' while also displaying empathy for players such as Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic."
Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks in a win over the Mavericks, reaching the 65-game threshold for postseason awards. This performance tied him with David Robinson for the most 40-point, 10-rebound games in a season for the Spurs. Despite playing with a rib injury, Wembanyama excelled, scoring 16 points in the first quarter. He expressed relief at reaching the eligibility threshold and empathized with players missing out on awards due to injuries.
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