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Victor Wembanyama Joins Hakeem Olajuwon in NBA History

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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