After debuting last Wednesday with fifteen points in the San Antonio Spurs' defeat against the Dallas Mavericks, Frenchman Victor Wembanyama sealed this Friday the first double-double and his first victory in the NBA, in his team's hard-fought 126-122 victory against the Houston Rockets.
Wembanyama, the Spurs' first overall pick in the last draft, had 21 points, twelve rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks for the Spurs in 31 minutes on the court. The 19-year-old Frenchman connected on seven of his 19 field goals, although he missed the triple, going 0 for 6 from the arc.
He had already shown character on Wednesday in the loss against the Dallas Mavericks, when he scored nine of his fifteen points in the fourth quarter. Against the Rockets, Wembanyama scored the 111-111 basket that forced overtime, after also showing off his defensive power with two consecutive blocks.
He had five points, with two of ten shooting in the first half, and eight after three quarters. But he signed nine in the last period and four in overtime.
The Spurs' leading scorer was Devin Vassell, with 25 points. For the Rockets, Alperen Sengun had a double double of 25 points and fourteen rebounds. Fred VanVleet contributed 24 points and twelve assists, with eight rebounds.
