{
  "id": 18324672,
  "title": "Victor Wembanyama did something only Wilt Chamberlain has done before",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/victor-wembanyama-did-something-only-wilt-chamberlain-has-done-before",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T14:41:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nba/1135156/victor-wembanyama-52-points-highlights-spurs-nba"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Victor Wembanyama made history on Wednesday night, accomplishing a feat that only Wilt Chamberlain has done before. The young player posted an impressive stat line of 52 points, 24 rebounds, and 8 blocks, marking the first time a player has ever achieved these numbers since Chamberlain's feat in 1961. The comparison to Chamberlain is not lost on anyone, as Wembanyama's performance highlights just how unfair the game truly is. While his extraordinary length, wingspan, and athleticism have been known since he entered the NBA, what sets him apart is his exceptional defensive poise. Wembanyama's ability to hang on an opponent's hip and wait for them to rise for their shot before jumping has been a game-changer, as demonstrated by the majority of his blocks on Wednesday. This technique allows him to match the shooter's release, making it nearly impossible for opponents to alter their attempt. It's clear that Wembanyama's world is his own, and we're all living in it.",
  "summary": "Victor Wembanyama is the alien, and on Wednesday night he achieved something that hasn’t been accomplished since shortly after Area 51 was opened. Wemby went off to a level we haven’t see in decades against the Mavericks, finishingwith 52 points, 24 rebounds, and 8 blocks — the first player to hit these marks since Wilt […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Victor Wembanyama stats tonight must be seen to be believed: Spurs star's incredible box score",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/victor-wembanyama-stats-tonight-must-be-seen-to-be-believed-spurs",
        "published": "2026-11-05T04:16:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}