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Victor Wembanyama creates NBA history in intense battle with Giannis Antetokunmpo during Spurs-Bucks game

Fans enjoyed the battle between Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokunmpo.

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San Antonio Spurs star, Victor Wembanyama continued his top form and highlighted a 30-point performance in a 144-118 home win against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 7-foot-3 center created an NBA history on Friday night.

Victor Wembanyama joins Kristaps Porziņģis to become the only player in the league history to record 30 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 5 three-pointers in multiple games in the regular season.

Victor Wembanyama + Kristaps Porziņģis (2) 🏆

Only players in NBA history to record:
30+ PTS, 10+ REB, 5+ BLK, and 5+ 3PM in multiple games in the regular season pic.twitter.com/g4oFERHi0k
— NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) February 1, 2025

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Victor Wembanyama tallied 30 points, 14 rebounds, six blocks and one assist while shooting 9/20 from the field and 5/11 from the three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.

Wembanyama outplays Giannis Antetokunmpo in an intense battle

Fans enjoyed the intense battle between Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokunmpo in the Spurs-Bucks game. Wembanyama’s two straight blocks came against the Milwaukee superstar, who retaliated and dropped a monster dunk on the Spurs star. The Frenchman replied with a highlighted reel.

The 7-foot-3 center was sensational here on both ends and outplayed Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokunmpo, who dropped 35 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. San Antonio made 24-of-50 three-pointers and outscored the Bucks by 27 points in the second half.

2 POSSESSIONS. 2 WEMBY BLOCKS. 👽

The NBA's leader in blocks and blocks per game is DOING IT! pic.twitter.com/6UdPAVS7Jf
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2025

Wembanyama had a slow start in the first quarter and went 1-for-4 for two points. However, he already had three blocks against Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 21-year-old racked up 10 points in the second period as San Antonio reduced the deficit to one point at halftime.

The second-year center dropped 14 points and helped Spurs to open up a lead in the game. He outclassed Milwaukke’s two-time MVP, Giannis Antetounmpo and the Spurs stretched the lead to 14 points. Wembanyama sat down after scoring four points in the final quarter and Spurs maintained the lead till the end.

Victor Wembanyama now has the most games in NBA history with 5 three-pointers and 5 blocks. He recently earned his maiden NBA All-Star selection and became the youngest center to be named an All-Star since Shaq.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.