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Victor Wembanyama stats today: Spurs superstar dominant out gate in must-win Game 6 vs. Thunder originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
For the first time in his NBA career, Victor Wembanyama faced elimination from the playoffs on Thursday night. He quickly responded.
With the Thunder owning a 3-2 series lead in the Western Conference Finals, and the Spurs needing a win at home to keep their season alive, Wembanyama came out of the gate with a few early 3-pointers while making his typical defensive impact.
Following a fairly lackluster performance in Game 5, the Spurs star set the tone for Game 6.
Here's a look at Wembanyama's updated numbers against the Thunder on Thursday night.
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Victor Wembanyama stats today
- Minutes: 17
- Points: 22
- Rebounds: 6
- Assists: 1
- Blocks: 1
- Steals: 2
- FG: 9-16
- 3PT: 4-8
- FT: 0-0
By halftime of Thursday's Game 6, Wembanyama was on pace for his second 40-point double-double of the series, the Spurs taking a 60-53 advantage into the break.
If there was one area Wembanyama's impact was felt immediately, it was from 3-point range. He connected on three shots from deep in the first quarter alone — and as a team in the first half, the Spurs went 11-of-25 from 3-point range.
In the first half alone, Wembanyama surpassed his Game 5 points and shots totals.
MORE: Updates, highlights from Spurs vs. Thunder Game 6
Victor Wembanyama WCF stats
- MPG: 38.8
- PPG: 28.2
- RPG: 11.8
- APG: 3.6
- SPG: 1.4
- BPG: 3.0
- FG%: 48.4%
- 3PT%: 34.6%
- FT%: 91.3%
Wembanyama came into Thursday fresh off arguably his worst performance of the playoffs so far. In a 13-point loss in Game 5, he managed 20 points on 15 shots, making just four of them. Of his 20 points, 12 came from the free-throw line.
Otherwise, however, Wembanyama has been excellent against Oklahoma City, including his 41-point, 24-rebound Game 1 and 33-point Game 4, both of which resulted in wins.
Now, he's on track for another elite performance in Game 6, needing a win to avoid elimination.
Victor Wembanyama height
Wembanyama's length has been on display throughout his first playoff run. He's officially listed at 7-foot-4 by the NBA, making him the tallest player in the league.
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