Wembanyama's monster night exposes the Mavericks' biggest weakness

Victor Wembanyama may have scored the most fantasy basketball points we'll see all season Wednesday against the Mavericks.

Sometimes you look at a Victor Wembanyama stat line and you have to do a double take.

After doing just that while observing Wednesday's astonishing 52-point, 24-rebound performance in a win over the Dallas Mavericks, we had to rub our eyes and make sure it was all real.

The San Antonio Spurs' All-Star not only dropped 52 points and 24 rebounds, but also added two assists, two steals and EIGHT blocks for good measure.

That performance scored 110 points in Yahoo High Score fantasy basketball, while putting up even more in points leagues at 112.8.

The 110 points in High Score is tied for the most in the format ever, matching Bam Adebayo's 83-point game from last season against the Wizards.

At the time, we thought we'd be talking about Bam's performance likely for the rest of time.

Well, guess we need to add Wemby's box score from last night into that category.

And the cherry on top of the fantasy basketball sundae might be that Wembanyama iced the game with a free throw to give the Spurs a 112-111 lead, which would help them hold on for the win.

The 52 points vaulted the big man's season average up to 29 points per game, which now ranks fourth in the NBA entering play Thursday.

San Antonio has now won six games in a row after dropping the first two contests of the season.

Wemby will look to continue his massive fantasy week with matchups against the Kings and Trail Blazers.

For High Score formats, it'll be tough — actually nearly impossible — for Wemby to top that score for managers this week, but those in points and 9-category leagues will welcome the chance at additional production.

HISTORIC CONTEXT

The 52-point, 24-rebound, 8-block game is the first stat line of its kind in the NBA since Bob McAdoo in 1974.

Wemby drew Wilt-like comparisons almost immediately.

"He basically Wilt," said his teammate Dylan Harper after the win that pushed the Spurs to a 6-2 record.

The performance came on a phenomenal NBA night filled with historic performances from other stars.

Nikola Jokic recorded a 30-point triple-double, his 90th in just three quarters, setting an all-time record.

Luka Doncic poured in another 40-point outing to surpass Michael Jordan for the best scoring start to a season.

Klay Thompson turned back the clock with 30 points, eight threes and a game-winner.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again went over 40 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Yet none of them managed to steal the night from Wemby.

THE GAME ITSELF

The San Antonio Spurs center dominated the Dallas Mavericks on home court in a 112-111 victory.

He finished with 52 points, 24 rebounds, eight blocks, two assists and two steals with just one turnover.

He shot 16-of-28 from the field and 19-of-23 from the free-throw line, including the game-winning free throw.

Even Wemby struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 1-of-8 from deep.

But in every other facet of the game, he dominated.

THE COOPER FLAGG MATCHUP

Although the Mavs are not considered contenders this season, this duel drew by far the most attention in the league last night.

The floor was shared by Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg, the young star whom many project to challenge the Frenchman one day as the league's future face.

However, after a phenomenal start to the season, the 19-year-old star experienced a sharp reality check.

Flagg ended the night with 19 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and just one turnover, but on a rough 7-of-19 from the field and 0-of-3 from deep after starting the game 1-11.

Far from bad statistics, it was simply below the standard he has accustomed us to and far beneath what Wembanyama offered fans last night.

Wemby blocked Coop twice and scored an AND-1 right over him in crucial moments.

That showed that right now he holds a few years of experience over the player many consider the future face of U.S. basketball.

WHAT MADE IT SPECIAL

The 110 points in Yahoo High Score is tied for the most in the format ever.

Wembanyama's performance is the first to reach that mark since Bam Adebayo's 83-point game last season.

But Adebayo's game required 83 actual points to reach 110 fantasy points, while Wembanyama did it with a more balanced stat line featuring elite defense.

The eight blocks were the key differentiator, providing massive fantasy value beyond scoring alone.

FANTASY BASKETBALL IMPACT

For managers in High Score formats, Wemby's 110 points is essentially an unbeatable total for the week.

For those in points and 9-category leagues, the additional production from rebounds and blocks makes him arguably the most valuable player in fantasy basketball right now.

His season average of 29 points per game now ranks fourth in the NBA entering play Thursday.

The Spurs have won six games in a row after dropping the first two contests of the season.

Wemby will look to continue his massive fantasy week with matchups against the Kings and Trail Blazers.

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