Wembanyama posts career-high 52 points, 24 rebounds as Spurs edge Mavericks 112-111

Victor Wembanyama recorded career highs of 52 points and 24 rebounds with eight blocks as San Antonio edged Dallas 112-111 for a sixth straight win.

• Wembanyama sank the winning free throw with 24.2 seconds left to give the Spurs a 112-111 lead.
• Kyrie Irving missed a contested turnaround jumper in the final seconds as Dallas fell to a second straight loss.
• Wembanyama became the first player since 1996-97 to record at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in a half.
• Dylan Harper added 21 points and Stephon Castle 17 for the Spurs, while Irving led Dallas with 29.