Monstrous, Victor Wembanyama signs the best game of his NBA career and brings San Antonio to victory against Dallas

Victor Wembanyama panics the counters. The Frenchman scored 52 points, his record in a game, to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a close victory against the Dallas Mavericks 112-111, while Philadelphia won the match at the top in the East by winning on the floor of Detroit (112-106), Wednesday November 4 in the NBA.

The Frenchman, whose previous record of 50 points dated back to 2024, was breathtaking both in attack and defense to help Spurs increase their record to six wins in eight games. At halftime, Wemby had already scored 29 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, made 5 blocks and intercepted two balls. At the final siren, he had collected 52 points, 24 rebounds and 8 blocks.

His teammates Dylan Harper (21 points) and Stephon Castle (17 points) supported him well.

“The fight was relentless. We wanted victory more than them tonight,” commented the 22-year-old French giant on ESPN. As for his own performance, Wembanyama was more restrained in his comments than on the court: "It's very good because I want to set an example," he said. His teammate Harper took charge of the compliments.

I have never seen anyone with the same mentality, the same commitment, the same discipline every day when they come to the gym.

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dylan Harper on teammate Victor Wembanyama on ESPN.

Kyrie Irving was the Mavericks' leading scorer with 29 points including five three-pointers.

Philadelphia new best record in the league

In the match at the top of the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers led by Jaylen Brown (30 points) and Joel Embiid (26 points) won over the Detroit Pistons 112-106. LeBron James was no slouch for his new Sixers team with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, while Tyrese Maxey scored three game-winning baskets for a total of 19 points. Duncan Robinson's 27 points and Cade Cunningham's 26 were insufficient for Detroit.

With this new great away victory, the Sixers have a record of 8 wins and 1 loss and consolidate their place at the top of the conference, ahead of the Pistons (6 wins and 2 losses).

In New York, the reigning champions crushed the Chicago Bulls 135-105 thanks in particular to Jalen Brunson who scored 33 points including 5 three-point baskets and shot 10 of 17. O.G. Anunoby scored 18 points and Karl-Anthony Towns 17 for the Knicks, whose lead reached 44 points midway through the third quarter.

After a difficult start to the season, the Knicks returned to a balanced record (4 wins – 4 losses).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic are also blazing

Oklahoma City, for its part, dominated Cleveland 124-116 thanks to 42 points from its MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Luka Doncic also reached the forty point mark (with 9 rebounds and 7 assists) to allow the Los Angeles Lakers to win in Sacramento (116-103).

The Milwaukee Bucks seemed able to pull off a difficult turnaround on the floor of the Boston Celtics before admitting defeat 109-102. Paul George (25 points) and Derrick White (24 points) were the top scorers for the Celtics who had built a 20-point lead at the start of the third quarter. But 38 points from Milwaukee during this third quarter alone allowed the Bucks to turn the tide and even lead 96-95 with five minutes remaining. Fortunately for Boston, George and White were keeping watch.