"Victor Wembanyama recorded 12 blocks in Game 1... This sets a new NBA playoff record for blocks in a game since the play-by-play era began in 1973-74."
Historic Night in the Paint
Victor Wembanyama recorded 12 blocks in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. This sets a new NBA playoff record for blocks in a game since the play-by-play era began in 1973-74, surpassing the previous record of 10 held by Mark Eaton (1985), Hakeem Olajuwon (1990), and Andrew Bynum (2012).
Game Outcome
Despite the defensive masterpiece, the Spurs lost the game 104-102. Wembanyama scored 11 points on 5-of-17 shooting.
Defensive Pedigree
Wembanyama was the first unanimous Kia Defensive Player of the Year and the 2024 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. He averaged 3.1 blocks per game during the regular season.