Victor Wembanyama scores 43 points for Spurs

Victor Wembanyama, a 22-year-old French player, scored 43 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 121-111 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 31 to November 1, 2026. This performance marked the second-highest point total of his NBA career, surpassed only by his 50-point game against the Washington Wizards in November 2024.

Wembanyama sets multiple records

Wembanyama attempted a personal record of 34 shots, making 17 of them, including 3 three-pointers. He added 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 6 blocks in 33 minutes of play. His performance included 24 points in the first half, making him the first Spurs player since David Robinson in 1996 to record at least 40 points and five blocks in the same game.

Spurs' supporting cast shines

The Spurs were supported by Dylan Harper, who scored a career-high 25 points, and De'Aaron Fox, who contributed 22 points. The Timberwolves were missing key players Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, with Edwards sidelined due to recent knee surgery and Gobert rested. Joan Beringer, a young French prospect, played 34 minutes, scoring 12 points on 4-of-8 shooting, with 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal.

76ers top East with Maxey's effort

In the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 109-104, with point guard Tyrese Maxey scoring 38 points and leading the team from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Maxey expressed his frustration with the need to carry the team, stating, "I don't want to have to do this. I'm tired of doing this," while hoping for a more balanced team dynamic in the future.

76ers rise, Grizzlies stay unbeaten

Anfernee Simons added 19 points off the bench, and Jaylen Brown scored 16 points. The 76ers moved to the top of the Eastern Conference with their sixth win in seven games, surpassing the Detroit Pistons. In the Western Conference, the Memphis Grizzlies remained the only unbeaten team, defeating the Sacramento Kings 136-105. Cameron Boozer scored 27 points for the Grizzlies, while Darius Acuff scored 38 points for the Kings.

Rockets bounce back with strong win

The Houston Rockets, who had their first loss of the season on Friday in Dallas, bounced back with a 119-98 victory over a severely injured Oklahoma City team. Jabari Smith scored 30 points, and Marcus Smart, Kevin Durant, and Alperen Sengün contributed 24, 14, and 16 points respectively.