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Wembanyama's NBA dominance
Victor Wembanyama's 40-point game in Chicago shows why NBA opponents find him unsolvable.
In brief
Victor Wembanyama's 40-point game in Chicago shows why NBA opponents find him unsolvable. Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in 25 minutes against Phoenix, becoming the most dominant NBA player with his 40-point games and 11 rebounds. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Wembanyama's 31-foot layup
Wembanyama caught a pass near the top of the 3-point arc and rose for a 31-foot layup against Phoenix Suns defenders.
“I would just have them meet me in the air if they wanted to”
Wembanyama's 40-point game
Wembanyama scored 40 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks in 25 minutes against Phoenix.
“It's an everyday occurrence”
Wembanyama's growth
Wembanyama has improved his decision making and game awareness over the past year.
“It's mostly decision making, really”
Spurs' winning streak
The Spurs have won nine consecutive games with a 122-96 victory over Phoenix.
“It's mostly decision making, really”
Wembanyama's stats
Wembanyama averages 30.1 points per game, third in the NBA behind Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.
“It feels like where I want to be”
Wembanyama's impact
Wembanyama has played fewer than 30 minutes in six of nine victories, making him the most efficient NBA player.
“When you sit the fourth quarter or most of the fourth quarter, that's usually a great sign”
Wembanyama's challenge
Wembanyama's scoring has become routine, but opponents struggle to stop him.
“He just does it from all three levels right now and then anytime he has a switch, they just literally throw the ball to the top of the backboard”
Wembanyama's future
Wembanyama believes he is getting closer to mastering the NBA, but opponents find him increasingly unsolvable.
“Opponents can't really put me in a situation where I can't answer”
Wembanyama's next challenge
The Bulls get the next chance to solve Wembanyama's problem, which is increasingly feeling unsolvable.
“So now all I have to do is not beat myself”
What to remember
Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in 25 minutes against Phoenix, becoming the most dominant NBA player with his 40-point games and 11 rebounds.
