Victor Wembanyama leads San Antonio Spurs to their best start in history

San Antonio Spurs celebrated its half-century in the NBA with an unprecedented feat: the best start in its history. The Texans reached 5-0 for the first time by defeating Miami Heat (107-101), in a game that confirmed the team's growth under Mitch Johnson's guidance and the leadership of its superstar, Victor Wembanyama.

The Frenchman was decisive with 26 points, 18 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 blocks, leaving his mark on both ends of the court. "It feels incredible. It hasn't been by chance; we worked hard for this," he declared after the game.

Miami, coming in with the league's best offensive average (131.5 points per game), was held to its lowest scoring output of the season, largely due to the young center's interior defense. Yet, the Heat managed to rally from a 15-point deficit in the final quarter with a 17-1 run led by Bam Adebayo, who scored 31 points.

Wembanyama responded in the crucial minutes: he tallied three blocks in the last period and ignited the Frost Bank Center with a key defensive play 14 seconds before the final buzzer. "That moment was like putting the final touch. I felt proud to be a Spur," explained the player, aware of the magnitude of the achievement.

His performance was historic: it was his third game with at least 25 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 blocks, only behind David Robinson and Tim Duncan in the history of the San Antonio Spurs. Additionally, according to ESPN Research, Wembanyama becomes the second player since 1973-74—together with Bob McAdoo—to average at least 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 blocks in the first five games of a season.

But he was not alone. Stephon Castle, entering his second season after being Rookie of the Year, contributed 21 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 steals, while Devin Vassell added 17 points and 9 rebounds, with several crucial three-pointers. "I'm tired of losing. These kinds of wins show what it means to fight until the end," Vassell affirmed.

Great Start for the Spurs

Despite difficulties in several late-game situations this season, the Spurs have shown maturity and the ability to remain calm under pressure. "It's never going to be easy against Miami," Castle pointed out. "They force us to stay focused until the end, and that's what we did."

Coach Mitch Johnson particularly highlighted the defensive and physical effort of his star: "Playing nearly 40 minutes with that intensity and consistency is admirable. The pace of the game was very high, and Victor responded on every possession."

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