BREAKING: Victor Wembanyama has made history by recording his 100th consecutive regular-season game with at least one block, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a dominating 126-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on December 15, 2023. This remarkable achievement secures Wembanyama’s place in an elite club of NBA players.
The 19-year-old center shone brightly in the game, contributing 26 points, 12 assists, and 2 blocks. Wembanyama’s streak began during his rookie season, and his last game without a block was on January 10, 2024, against the Detroit Pistons.
Wembanyama’s first block of the night came with just over five minutes remaining in the third quarter, as he emphatically rejected a shot from Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, sending the ball soaring off the backboard. He later swatted a layup attempt from rookie Asa Newell, solidifying his defensive prowess.
Only two players in NBA history have achieved such a feat before Wembanyama. Patrick Ewing holds the record with 145 consecutive games with a block, while Dikembe Mutombo recorded a streak of 116 games. Mutombo remains second in the NBA’s all-time blocks leaderboard with 3,289 total blocks, just behind Hakeem Olajuwon at 3,830.
This season, Wembanyama has already amassed 51 blocks. It’s noteworthy that he missed 12 games earlier this season due to a calf strain sustained during a loss to the Golden State Warriors on November 14. He made a strong comeback on December 13, helping the Spurs secure a 111-109 win against the Thunder, contributing 22 points in that game.
The Spurs have now reached 20 wins this season, achieving the milestone over a month earlier than last year. Following this historic night, Wembanyama and the Spurs will face off against the Washington Wizards on the road on Sunday night, before returning to San Antonio for a matchup against the Thunder.
As Wembanyama continues to impress fans and analysts alike, his remarkable streak raises expectations for the young star and the Spurs’ season. Stay tuned for further updates as he aims to extend this historic run.