Spurs Demolish Lakers 136-108
Victor Wembanyama scored 37 points in the first half as the Spurs demolished the Lakers 136-108. The performance helped hand Dallas their 8th straight loss in what has become a disastrous stretch for the Mavericks. Wembanyama finished with 40 total points in the blowout victory.
- This victory extends the Spurs' winning streak to five games and improves their season record to 37-16. - The struggling Mavericks' losing streak has now reached eight games, their longest since 2016. - This game was part of a disastrous stretch for Dallas, who recently traded 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. That trade was the result of a deal a year prior in which Dallas acquired Davis from the Lakers for superstar Luka Doncic. - In his rookie season, Victor Wembanyama is averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, and a league-leading 3.6 blocks per game. - Wembanyama is the first rookie since Shaquille O'Neal to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game. - The Spurs' offense has been potent this season, ranking 7th in the NBA in points per game with an average of 118.0. - The Lakers, despite the loss, have a winning record of 32-21 on the season.
