San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama was unstoppable with his first NBA victory within reach of his 8-foot wingspan.
Wembanyama made the tying basket with 20 seconds left in regulation, the opening basket in overtime and finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 126-122 on Friday night.
"That was big time," Spurs center Zach Collins said. "He was dominant. Great moves. Got his body in him all night." "It's tough," Smith said. "He's tall, athletic. Just try to do what you can, stay in front, try not to foul."Houston center Alperen Sengun scored 25 points, Fred VanVleet added 24 and Jalen Green had 22. The Rockets have dropped their first two games of the season.
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