Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs made history despite their surprising 104-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their Western Conference semi-finals series in the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (PH time).
Historic triple-double
The towering rookie registered a triple-double with 11 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 blocks in the game. Wembanyama became only the third player in NBA Playoffs history to achieve a triple-double with blocks, joining Andrew Bynum and Hakeem Olajuwon.
Game details
The Spurs were caught off guard by the Timberwolves' strong performance, falling short by just two points. Despite the loss, Wembanyama's defensive prowess was on full display, as he anchored the paint with his shot-blocking ability.
This historic feat adds to Wembanyama's impressive rookie season, solidifying his reputation as a generational talent. The series continues with Game 2, where the Spurs will look to bounce back.
