Wembanyama’s historic 52 points and 24 rebounds lift Spurs; Jokić records another triple-double
Wembanyama set career highs with 52 points and 24 rebounds in a 112–111 Spurs win; Nikola Jokić had 32/11/10 in Denver's 128–109 victory.
Victor Wembanyama produced one of the most extraordinary individual performances in recent NBA history on November 5, 2026, lifting the San Antonio Spurs to a 112–111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
The French 7-footer finished with 52 points and 24 rebounds, along with eight blocks — both his highest single-game totals for points and rebounds — plus two assists and two steals. He shot 16-of-28 from the field (1-of-8 from three) and 19-of-23 from the free-throw line.
No player in NBA history had previously recorded at least 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks in a single game. By one historical measure, the only player with a remotely comparable line was Bob McAdoo, who had at least 50 points, 20 rebounds and five blocks on February 22, 1974.
Nuggets win; Jokic posts another triple-double
In Denver, the Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 128–109 behind Nikola Jokić, who notched a triple-double in just three quarters. Jokić finished with 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds — the 201st triple-double of his career and his third of the season — and afterward addressed the home crowd with an emotional message.
After previously chastising fans who left early or booed the team, Jokić told supporters: "Thank you for staying. It was a pleasure to play in front of you. I love you." Earlier he had said: "Fans who booed us don't have to come anymore," and later added, "I said what I said. I stand by my words." Denver recorded its fourth win of the young season.
Other NBA results on the night included: Detroit–Philadelphia 106:111, Boston–Milwaukee 109:102, Washington–Atlanta 105:120, Brooklyn–Charlotte 114:104, New York–Chicago 135:105, Memphis–Indiana 103:107, New Orleans–Utah 120:113 (OT), Oklahoma City–Cleveland 124:116, Houston–Minnesota 107:117, Denver–Toronto 128:109, Phoenix–Portland 119:132, San Antonio–Dallas 112:111, Sacramento–L.A. Lakers 103:116, L.A. Clippers–Miami 116:117 (OT).
Photo: press material from the event
