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TL;DR
Victor Wembanyama made NBA history by becoming the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year and achieved an unprecedented playoff performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 victory.
Key points
- Victor Wembanyama is the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year
- Wembanyama achieved an unprecedented playoff performance
- San Antonio Spurs won against Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108
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Victor Wembanyama is already used to rewriting NBA history, and his latest playoff statement only pushed that reputation further.
The Spurs star became the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year this season, adding another landmark to a career still in its early stages.
Now, after San Antonio beat Minnesota 115-108 in Game 3, Wembanyama has produced another line no NBA playoff player had ever reached.
Victor Wembanyama makes NBA playoff history again
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According to StatMuse, Wembanyama became the first player in NBA playoff history to record at least 35 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks while shooting 70% or better.
He finished with 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks, shooting 13-of-18 from the field, as San Antonio moved 2-1 ahead in the series.
Besides being the game’s top scorer, Wembanyama also controlled the paint and forced Minnesota into difficult late possessions.
In the fourth quarter, with the Spurs needing their franchise player to close, the Frenchman scored 16 points and turned a tight game into a historic statement.
Q&A
What record did Victor Wembanyama achieve in the NBA playoffs against the Timberwolves?
Victor Wembanyama produced a playoff performance that no player had ever reached before, contributing to the Spurs' victory.
Who is the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history?
Victor Wembanyama is the first player to be unanimously awarded the Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history.
What was the final score of the Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 3?
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a final score of 115-108 in Game 3.
