Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points with 24 rebounds and 8 blocks on Wednesday night, and the San Antonio Spurs held off the Dallas Mavericks 112-111. It was one of the biggest individual games of the young season, and only one other player has ever put up 50 points, 20 rebounds and 5 blocks in a game since blocks became an official stat.
Wembanyama finished with 52 points, 24 rebounds and 8 blocks in the Spurs’ 112-111 win over Dallas on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Points and rebounds were career highs. Per ESPN, he is the second player since blocks became official in 1973-74, after Bob McAdoo in 1974, to reach 50, 20 and 5 in one game.
Wembanyama’s 52-point night by the numbers
| Stat | Wembanyama vs. Dallas |
|---|---|
| Points | 52 (career high, previous best 50) |
| Rebounds | 24 (career high) |
| Blocks | 8 |
| Field goals | 16 of 28 |
| 3-pointers | 1 of 8 |
| Plus-minus | +23 |
Most of the damage came early. He had 29 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks by halftime, and he made all 15 of his first-half free throws. ESPN reports that ties James Harden’s 2019 mark for the most makes without a miss in a first half since 1997-98, and that Wembanyama is the first player with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks in a single half.
The previous 50-point game of his career came against the Wizards in November 2024. This one was a different kind of night. Only 1 of his 8 threes went in, so the 52 came from the paint and the line.
How the Spurs held on
San Antonio led 68-51 at halftime, but Dallas kept coming. Kyrie Irving scored 29 for the Mavericks, and his contested 15-foot turnaround missed with about 3 seconds left, per the Associated Press. Wembanyama went just 1 for 4 at the free throw line in the final 2:10, which made the finish tighter than it needed to be.
The gap between the Spurs with and without him tells the story. San Antonio outscored Dallas 87-64 while he was on the floor and lost the rest of the game by 22, according to ESPN. Dylan Harper added 21 points and Stephon Castle had 17 points and 10 rebounds, per the AP.
It was the Spurs’ sixth straight win. They lost their first two games, including opening night to Oklahoma City, and are now 6-2. They play at Sacramento on Friday night, per the AP.
Where the game ranks in NBA history
ESPN’s research lists a few more facts that put the night in context:
- His 8 blocks are the most in any 50-point game since blocks became official in 1973-74.
- He is the first player with 50 points and 20 rebounds in a one-point win since Wilt Chamberlain in 1964, and the third ever, along with Elgin Baylor.
- He is the fifth player with multiple 50-point games at age 22 or younger.
He also said afterward that he has been sick and is still figuring things out, per ESPN, and CBS Sports notes he is shooting only 24% from three this season. That is the upside left in his game.
What it means for the MVP race
Through eight games, Wembanyama is averaging 29.0 points, 12.4 rebounds and 4.5 blocks. Those averages are our math from the ESPN game log plus Wednesday’s box score. Our MVP ladder on Monday had him third behind Luka Doncic and Tyrese Maxey, and a 52-24-8 game is exactly what pushes him up the board.
| Date | Opponent | Result | PTS | REB | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28 | at Utah | W 117-111 (OT) | 36 | 14 | 2 |
| Oct 31 | Minnesota | W 121-111 | 43 | 7 | 6 |
| Nov 2 | Utah | W 119-97 | 12 | 11 | 3 |
| Nov 4 | Dallas | W 112-111 | 52 | 24 | 8 |
The Monday ladder pick looks even better now. No other star changes games on both ends like this, and the Spurs are winning with him: three of the last four games were 36 points or more. The open question is whether his shooting from the perimeter catches up, because at 24% from three he is leaving points on the table.
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FAQ
How many points did Wembanyama score against the Mavericks?
He scored a career-high 52 points on 16-of-28 shooting in the Spurs’ 112-111 win on November 4, 2026. He also had 24 rebounds and 8 blocks.
Was 52 points Wembanyama’s career high?
Yes. His previous best was 50 points against the Wizards in November 2024. His 24 rebounds were also a career high.
Who else has had 50 points, 20 rebounds and 5 blocks in a game?
Per ESPN, Bob McAdoo in 1974 is the only other player since blocks became an official stat in 1973-74.
Sources
- ESPN: Wembanyama has career night with 52 points, 24 rebounds, 8 blocks in Spurs’ win
- Associated Press via ABC News: Wembanyama has career highs of 52 points, 24 rebounds as Spurs hold off Mavericks 112-111
- CBS Sports: Victor Wembanyama after historic 52-point, 24-rebound night
- ESPN: Victor Wembanyama 2026-27 game log