# Wembanyama's NBA dominance

> Victor Wembanyama's 40-point game in Chicago shows why NBA opponents find him unsolvable.
- Title: Wembanyama's NBA dominance · Yahoo Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Victor Wembanyama's 40-point game in Chicago shows why NBA opponents find him unsolvable.
- Keywords: victor wembanyama, nba, spurs, phoenix suns, basketball, 40-point game, nba opponents, Yahoo Sports
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/victor-wembanyama-becoming-unsolvable-nba-185447276.html
- Published: 2026-11-10T18:54:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: victor wembanyama, nba, spurs, phoenix suns, basketball, 40-point game, nba opponents, 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
## Key takeaway

Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in 25 minutes against Phoenix, becoming the most dominant NBA player with his 40-point games and 11 rebounds.