Victor Wembanyama wasted no time reminding the league who he is. In his first game back after an eight-month layoff, the 7-foot-4 star had a stellar performance recording 40 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks without a single turnover in a 125\u201392 blowout over the Dallas Mavericks. He shot an ultra-efficient 15-of-21 from the floor and set the tone early, piling up 21 points and eight boards before halftime as San Antonio seized control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dallas \u2014 led by rookie Cooper Flagg in his debut \u2014 never found an answer for Wembanyama\u2019s length or rhythm. The Mavericks shot just 37% overall and were outscored 62\u201336 in the paint. Flagg\u2019s respectable double-double was ultimately buried by the spectacle across from him. For the Spurs, the night was more than a win \u2014 it was a loud re-entry statement from a franchise cornerstone who appears every bit the problem he was forecast to be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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