Basketball: despite the defeat against the Sixers, Victor Wembanyama sets a new record

Victor Wembanyama, fatigué de réaliser tous ces records. MAXPPP – ADAM DAVIS

Sur la lancée de sa fin de saison stratosphérique, le pivot français a, une nouvelle fois, fait parler son talent en alignant hier contre les Sixers, des statistiques encore jamais vues dans l’histoire de la grande ligue.

There isn't a day that goes by when Victor Wembanyama doesn't fill a line in the NBA record book. Once again last night, against the Sixers, the Frenchman flew through the game, despite the defeat (126-133).

The Spurs are already eliminated from the race for the play-offs but that doesn't stop the pivot from continuing to make an impression, he who should win the title of Rookie of the Year at the end of the season.

The Sixers did not have Joel Embiid, voted Most Valuable Player (MVP), last year. The Frenchman therefore took the opportunity to return a copy – almost – perfect: 33 points at 11/20 shooting, including 5 three-pointers in the match, at 50%. On top of that, he grabbed 18 rebounds and dropped 6 assists, while making 7 blocks. Completely crazy.

The only player in history to make such a copy

Is there one thing Victor can't do ? Last night, he became the first player to achieve a game with more than 30 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 three-pointers and 5 blocks. 

A few weeks ago, he had already become the youngest player in history to achieve a 5×5 (at least 5 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 blocks and 5 steals) .

In the same match, American playmaker Tyrese Maxey allowed the Sixers to win by planting 52 pawns. A hell of an evening.