Victor Wembanyama records his first triple-double / News - Basketnews.com

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama recorded his first career triple-double of 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 130-108 win against the Detroit Pistons.

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San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama achieved another milestone in his NBA career, recording his first triple-double.

Player of the Game EFF 26 Victor Wembanyama Points 16 Accuracy 6-16 Rebounds 12 Assists 10

In a 130-108 win against the Detroit Pistons, Wembanyama finished the game with 16 points (6/16 FG, 0/4 3PT, 4/5 FT), 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in 21 minutes of playing time.

"Doing it in a win is everything, of course," Wembanyama said after the game. "I didn't know it was the second-fastest in NBA history. It matters to me. I'm not the type to talk for nothing. This is the kind of statement we want to make as a team, and this is the type of statement I want to make as a player."

Wembanyama recorded his triple-double by playing the second-fewest minutes played in a triple-double performance in the shot-clock era (since 1954-55).Russell Westbrookplayed 20:17 and had a triple-double forOklahoma Cityin 2014 against thePhiladelphia 76ers.

Wembanyama is the second Spurs rookie to have a triple-double in franchise history, joining David Robinson (3 times).

At 20 years and 6 days, Wembanyama is also the youngest player with a triple-double in Spurs history. The previous youngest wasTre Jonesat 23 years, 84 days old.

"He's just a very good passer," coach Gregg Popovich said. "He was a good passer before he got here."

In addition, Wembanyama is the youngest player in the league to have a triple-double without a turnover since that statistic was recorded during the 1977-78 season. Andre Iguodala was a year older when he did it in 2005 with Philadelphia.

Wembanyama averages 19.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 3.2 blocks per game in 32 appearances for the Spurs this season.

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