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Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a dominant 125–92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, showcasing his refined game and confidence after an eight-month absence from NBA play. His performance highlighted a summer of intense physical and mental development.
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The French phenom made history by becoming the first player since 1977–78 to record 40 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 blocks without a single turnover while shooting an astounding 70% from the field, setting a franchise record for most points in a season opener.
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Spurs coach Mitch Johnson praised Wembanyama for executing fundamentally sound plays and maintaining perfect ball control, emphasizing that his zero turnovers were just as impressive as his scoring dominance and highlight-reel dunks.
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Wembanyama overwhelmed Dallas’s tall lineup, scoring 11 points in the first quarter alone and dazzling the crowd with a tomahawk dunk and a clever give-and-go slam assisted by rookie Dylan Harper, underscoring the Spurs’ growing on-court chemistry.
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Second-year guard Stephon Castle and Wembanyama contributed to 42 of San Antonio’s 60 first-half points, a partnership built through offseason film study and practice sessions that have strengthened their pick-and-roll and transition execution.
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The highlight of the night came when Wembanyama delivered a stunning four-point play — blocking Dereck Lively II, hitting a step-back three, drawing a foul, and sinking the free throw — cementing his performance as one of the most dominant openers in recent memory.