39 points, 15 rebounds, five blocks: Wembanyama makes more NBA playoff history for Spurs
Summary
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and blocked five shots to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference semi-finals. The Spurs now lead the series 2-1. In another playoff game, the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94, taking a 3-0 lead in their series.Key Facts
- Victor Wembanyama is 7 feet 4 inches tall and 22 years old.
- He scored 39 points with 15 rebounds and 5 blocks in Game 3 for the Spurs.
- Wembanyama’s performance ranks with legendary players like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O’Neal.
- He shot over 70% from the floor in the game (13-for-18) and made 10 out of 12 free throws.
- Wembanyama set an NBA playoff record with 12 blocks in the series opener.
- The Spurs are unbeaten on the road in this postseason.
- The New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 and lead their series 3-0.
- Knicks' Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, and Joel Embiid returned for the 76ers but scored 18 points.
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