Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic make history with triple-doubles

By Johnny Askounis/ [email protected]

Victor Wembanyama became the youngest center in NBA history with a 30-point triple-double on Sunday.

He scored 34 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists, three blocks and one steal as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 127-125 at the Golden 1 Center.

The French prodigy made 11/17 from the field, including 5/9 three-pointers.

🤯👽Wemby with a MONSTROUS triple-double in win against the Kings (127-125)!

Out of this world. pic.twitter.com/I4QYWWr2MZ

— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) December 2, 2024

“I feel very lucky. Before every game and every day I just say “thank you” and remind myself that I am one of the luckiest people in the world and that I have the opportunity to live this incredible life.” He described his experience as a generational talent who showcased his talents in the NBA.

Lithuanian Domantas Sabonis struggled to contain Wemby along with his teammates, scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in 36 minutes. “He’s shooting the ball better and better. That makes it difficult,” He commented on guarding the 20-year-old.

🇷🇸🔥 Nikola Jokic tied Magic Johnson for 3rd place with 138 triple-doubles.

🤯He played over 200 fewer games! pic.twitter.com/y6CAK09HHw

— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) December 2, 2024

Another European triple-double on NBA Sundays: Nikola Jokic combined 28 points with 14 rebounds and 11 assists. With his eighth triple-double of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, he passed Magic Johnson with 138 and for third place on the NBA’s all-time list.

Despite the Serbian superstar’s brilliant performance, the Denver Nuggets lost 126-122 to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome.

Croatian starter Ivica Zubac held six points on 2/9 from the field, but had eight rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes. Frenchman Nicolas Batum finished the game with three points, five assists and three rebounds in 23 minutes.

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