Victor Wembanyama Joins Hakeem Olajuwon in NBA History
Summary
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs won against the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 in Game 5, advancing to the next playoff round. Wembanyama made history by becoming the first player since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1997 to record back-to-back playoff games with double-doubles and at least six blocks.Key Facts
- The Spurs beat the Trail Blazers 114-95 in Game 5 at the Frost Bank Center.
- Victor Wembanyama scored 17 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and made six blocks in the game.
- In the previous game, he had 27 points, 12 rebounds, and seven blocks.
- Wembanyama is the first player since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1997 to have two playoff games in a row with double-doubles and six or more blocks.
- Throughout the series, players shot only 8 times out of 42 attempts when Wembanyama contested the shots.
- Wembanyama missed Game 3 due to a concussion but averaged 21 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4 blocks per game in his first playoff series.
- The Spurs will face the winner of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets series in the second round.
- The Timberwolves currently lead that series 3-2 despite injuries.
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