Victor Wembanyama sets NBA record for fastest double-double in Spurs win
Victor Wembanyama recorded the fastest double-double in NBA history and scored a season-high 41 points as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls 129-114 on Monday night.
The French phenom secured 10 points and 10 rebounds in just eight minutes and 31 seconds of court time.
That blistering pace shattered the previous record set by Jim Washington of the St. Louis Hawks in March 1966.
The reigning Rookie of the Year finished the game shooting 17 for 27 from the field, capping his dominant performance with a driving, one-handed dunk in the fourth quarter.
Spurs extend winning streak
San Antonio’s commanding victory marks their ninth consecutive win of a highly impressive campaign.
Stephon Castle provided crucial support for the surging hosts, contributing 21 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds.
The Texas franchise demonstrated their remarkable depth by having six different players reach double figures in scoring while building a massive 29-point lead in the third quarter.
Jones returns as Bulls struggle
Chicago point guard Tre Jones registered 23 points in his first return to San Antonio since being traded in the deal that brought De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs.
Despite additional scoring contributions from Leonard Miller and Collin Sexton, the struggling visitors suffered their fourth consecutive defeat.
The Bulls arrived for the matchup facing serious off-court turbulence, taking to the floor merely two hours after waiving injured guard Jaden Ivey for conduct detrimental to the team.
A sluggish start briefly saw San Antonio trail early, prompting an angry timeout from head coach Mitch Johnson just 71 seconds into the contest.
However, the towering centre’s historic early barrage quickly sparked a decisive 20-13 run to permanently seize control of the game.
