Wemby Just Did Something We Haven't Seen in Nearly 30 Years
Victor Wembanyama absolutely went off on Monday night, and we're not just talking about the stat line. The San Antonio Spurs star posted a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds while the Spurs cruised past the Chicago Bulls 129-114, extending their winning streak to nine straight. But here's the wild part: Wemby recorded his double-double so fast that it ranks third in NBA history since 1997-98.
The Speed Is Insane
Let's break down what happened. Wembanyama had 10 points and 10 rebounds in just his first eight minutes and 31 seconds on the court. He grabbed his 10th rebound just 1:55 into the second quarter, making it official. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, this was the third-fastest double-double in the play-by-play era, behind only Boban Marjanovic (8:13 in 2017) and Jonas Valanciunas (8:08 in 2025). That's elite company.
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Wemby wasn't just padding stats either. He was 17-for-27 from the field and 3-for-6 from three, reaching 30 or more points for the 14th time this season. The 27 shot attempts matched a season high, and Wemby was pretty open about it: "Just figuring out some stuff," he said. "Felt like I needed my offense to get back to a certain level on offense, but that shouldn't be at the cost of a defense either." That's the kind of maturity you want to see from a superstar.
The cherry on top? A driving, one-handed dunk midway through the fourth quarter to cap off his night. Meanwhile, Stephon Castle, the Spurs' second-year point guard, chipped in 21 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds. Wemby praised their growing chemistry, especially on lob plays: "We've had the chance to spend lots of minutes on the court together, and he understands me very well. That's not just randomly, we're just in sync."
San Antonio had six players score in double figures and stretched their lead to 29 points in the third quarter. The Bulls, meanwhile, dropped their fourth straight, with Tre Jones adding 23 points in his first game back in San Antonio since being traded to Chicago.
The Spurs are rolling right now. Nine straight wins and Wemby playing at this level? This is what contending looks like.
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