Rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama continues to light up the NBA, racking up a career-high four steals in the first half of San Antonio’s clash against reigning champions Denver.
The Nuggets led the Spurs 72-60 at halftime, but it was Wembanyama who was generating all of the hype in a thrilling first half.
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The Frenchman had 17 points, nine rebounds, one assist, four steals and two blocks in the first half — the first player in at least 27 years to do so — although his San Antonio teammates struggled to replicate his efforts.
Wembanyama began in dominant fashion and effortlessly blocked a lay-up attempt from Denver’s Reggie Jackson before helping advance the ball up the court.
He then received it back, took two steps and drained a three-pointer to give San Antonio its first lead of the contest.
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BOOKER DRAINS LATE THREE-POINTER TO SAVE SUNS
The Suns only needed one of their Big 3 to bury the Knicks.
Devin Booker — playing without the assistance of injured teammates Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal — nailed a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds remaining, turning away the latest gem from Jalen Brunson in the Knicks’ 116-113 loss Sunday at MSG.
Brunson tied the game on the previous possession on a pull-up with 21.9 seconds left, giving the point guard 35 points.
The Suns then inbounded after a time-out and allowed Booker to hold the ball as the clock ticked.
Eventually, he passed it off, took it back on a hand-off to get an advantageous switch and elevated over Julius Randle for a smooth splash.
Brunson’s final 30-foot heave at the buzzer bounced off the rim and the Knicks (9-7) lost for the second time in three games, failing to recreate the magic of the comeback two nights earlier against the Heat.
Booker finished with 28 points.
LAMELO CARRIED OFF INJURED AS MAGIC PILE ON MISERY AGAINST HORNETS
Lamelo Ball was carried back to the locker room after landing awkwardly as the Charlotte Hornets went down to the Orlando Magic.
Ball lasted just 15 minutes against the Magic as he went for a lay-up, but looked to be in some discomfort after landing.
His right knee appeared to buckle although he managed to get to his feet and be helped off the court.
It was the low point of the night for the Hornets in their 130-117 defeat to the Magic.
Miles Bridges finished with a double-double thanks to his 23 points and 10 rebounds while Terry Rozier came close to a double-double of his own with 22 points and nine assists.
However, they were no match for the Magic who outscored the Hornets 105-84 across the final three quarters.
Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony ran the show for the Magic as they combined for 60 points and 14 rebounds while Paolo Banchero chipped in with 23 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.
BUCKS DOWN TRAIL BLAZERS WITH BIGGEST COMEBACK OF THE SEASON
The Milwaukee Bucks had to pull out the largest comeback of the season as they beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-102.
The Trail Blazers were in good shape at half time as they held a 68-52 lead.
However, the Bucks outscored Portland 56-34 in the second half to complete the stunning turnaround.
Milwaukee were down by as many as 26 points, but eventually flipped the script to secure the win with a six-point buffer.
Milwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was pivotal to his side’s success with 33 points and 16 rebounds while Damian Lillard scored 31 points.
FULL NBA SCORES
Bucks 108-102 Trail Blazers
Celtics 113-103 Hawks
Knicks 113-116 Suns
Magic 130-117 Hornets
Grizzlies 97-119 Timberwolves
Nets 118-109 Bulls
Cavaliers 105-102 Raptors
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