Victor Wembanyama posted a remarkable triple-double of 27 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Toronto Raptors 122-99.
The 20-year-old rookie had the most blocks by any NBA player since Clint Capela in January 2021.
Wembanyama is just the fifth player in NBA history with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and 10 blocks in a game.
He joins legends Hakeem Olajuwon, Ralph Sampson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and former Spurs star David Robinson on that list.
“It’s getting harder to block shots – I had to make an extra effort because less and less people go at me,” Wembanyama said.
“Intimidation, I can see it happening.”
The 7ft 4in Frenchman, who was the number one pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, also made five assists in a dominant performance while team-mate Devin Vassell scored 25 points as San Antonio ended a seven-game losing streak.
Gradey Dick, another first-year player, top-scored for Toronto with 18 points.
