Victor Wembanyama became the first player in NBA history to record 100 points and 15 blocks in the first three games of the regular season as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Brooklyn Nets in Texas.
San Antonio recovered from blowing a 26-point lead to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign with a 118-107 win.
The home side led 81-55 with nine minutes left in the third quarter but a 26-7 run in the Nets’ favour reduced the deficit to 88-81.
But a strong display in the fourth quarter – which included a 10-0 run – helped the Spurs seal the win.
Frenchman Wembanyama put up 31 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, three steals and six blocks in 36 minutes of action.
The 21-year-old, the number one draft pick in 2023, is averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds and six blocks from his three matches this season.
The 7ft 4in centre returned from eight months out at the start of the campaign following surgery on his shoulder for deep vein thrombosis in February.
