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‘Unbelievable’ Victor Wembanyama explodes for 38 points in fifth NBA game

Star rookie scores game-high 38 points in Spurs’ 132-121 win as he outduels Kevin Durant in fifth career NBA contest

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs holds off Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Photograph: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs holds off Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Photograph: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Fri Nov 03 2023 - 09:47 • 3 MIN READ

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