By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Victor Wembanyama showcased his evolving offensive repertoire on Tuesday, connecting on a career-high eight three-pointers to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 125-116 victory over the Boston Celtics at the Frost Bank Center. The 22-year-old French center finished with 39 points on 11-of-20 shooting, adding 11 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks to move the Spurs to a 48-17 record for the 2025-26 Regular Season.
The contest was marked by physical play and high emotions. In the first half, Wemby was forced to the locker room after being struck in the face by Sam Hauser. Although he remained on the floor in pain for a minute following the no-call, he returned to the bench by the end of the first quarter.
Reflecting on his dominant shooting performance after the game, he noted that his shot selection was based on reading the floor. “It’s definitely something I’m trying to keep doing, adapting to what the defense gives me,” he said during a postgame press conference. “Someday, the goal is to be kind of unguardable, having solutions for any situation.”
The chippy atmosphere eventually led to the ejection of Boston All-Star Jaylen Brown. Incensed by a no-call on a lost ball late in the second quarter, he received two quick technical fouls.
Despite the intensity of his own game, Wembanyama acknowledged the historic nature of the night across the league, specifically the 83-point performance by Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo. “I think we are in a league where there is plenty of inspiration to look up to,” he calmly reacted.
The game also featured additional European presence. Portuguese starter Neemias Queta recorded five points and four rebounds for the C’s, while Bosnian Luka Garza and Spanish Hugo Gonzalez contributed three and two points, respectively, off the bench. British Amari Williams and Ukrainian Max Shulga appeared briefly but remained scoreless. Also, Montenegrin veteran Nikola Vucevic remained sidelined with a fractured right ring finger.