Wembanyama Makes Tying Basket in Regulation, Then Earns His First NBA Win as Spurs Top Rockets in OT

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts to a play, between Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr., (L), and Alperen Sengun (28) during overtime in an NBA basketball game in San Antonio on Oct. 27, 2023. Eric Gay/AP

SAN ANTONIO—San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama was unstoppable with his first NBA victory within reach of his 8-foot wingspan.

Wembanyama made the tying basket with 20 seconds left in regulation, the opening basket in overtime and finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 126–122 on Friday night.