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French basketball player Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs speaks to the media during the NBA All-Star media day at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on February 14, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)
On Saturday afternoon, the San Antonio Spurs played the Charlotte Hornets in Texas.
Victor Wembanyama made his return to the lineup, finishing with 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and four blocks while shooting 13/24 from the field and 5/10 from three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.
The Spurs also won by a score of 115-102.
NBA Star Victor Wembanyama Made History Against Hornets
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the first quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
In addition to his big day, Wembanyama also made history.
NBA/status/2032952769028477384″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Via The NBA: “Victor Wembanyama has totaled 165 points, 57 rebounds, and 19 blocks over his last 5 games, becoming the first player to hit those marks in any 5-game run since Yao Ming in December 2006 🤯”
GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -FEBRUARY 19: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs leads his team in traditional drum beating after defeating Phoenix Suns at Moody Center on February 19, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
Wembanyama is now averaging 24.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.0 blocks per contest while shooting 50.7% from the field and 36.5% from three-point range in 52 games.
@SpursReporter wrote: “Spurs did something that you rarely see in the NBA. They flipped the game early with an 18–0 run in the first quarter. A lot of that came from San Antonio’s length and defense, forcing Charlotte into just 38.3% shooting in the half.
Meanwhile Victor Wembanyama is stuffing the stat sheet again. In just 16 minutes he already has 18 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Those are end of game stats for most players.”
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Spurs did something that you rarely see in the NBA. They flipped the game early with an 18–0 run in the first quarter. A lot of that came from San Antonio’s length and defense, forcing Charlotte into just 38.3% shooting in the half.
Meanwhile Victor Wembanyama is stuffing the
Spurs Rolling In 2026
GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 14: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a fall after a foul by a Charlotte Hornets player in the second half at Frost Bank Center on March 14, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
The Spurs are on the verge of ending their five-year playoff drought, as they are the second seed in the Western Conference with a 49-18 record in 67 games.
They have won eight out of their last ten (and are an incredible 26-7 at home).