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Wembanyama's rapid double-double powers Spurs victory

PUBLISHED Mar 30, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

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San Antonio — Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 41 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, recording an exceptionally fast double-double as the Spurs defeated the Chicago Bulls 129-114 on Monday night; Wembanyama reached 10 points and 10 rebounds within the opening nine minutes, according to official box scores. The win extended San Antonio's streak to nine games and strengthened their late-season positioning; Tre Jones scored 23 in his first game back in San Antonio after a trade, and statistical services this week will review play-by-play timestamps to confirm the double-double's official historical ranking.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

March 6, 1966 — Jim Washington recorded a nine-minute double-double (historical reference).
2017 — Boban Marjanovic posted one of the fastest double-doubles in play-by-play records (8:13).
2025 — Jonas Valanciunas recorded an 8:08 double-double cited in modern comparisons.
This Monday night — Wembanyama scored 41 points and 16 rebounds; Spurs beat Bulls 129-114.
This week — Play-by-play and statistical services will review timestamps to reconcile record claims.

News Intelligence

Victor Wembanyama's rapid double-double is a thrilling moment in sports history. It's a testament to hard work, talent, and determination. If you're a fan of basketball, this is a game-changer. And if you're not, it's a reminder that amazing things can happen in just nine minutes.

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Who Benefited

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs benefited most: Wembanyama secured a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds, the Spurs extended a nine-game winning streak, improved their standings and gained momentum and media attention heading into the final regular-season stretch.

Who Impacted

The Chicago Bulls and their rotation suffered immediate consequences: the team lost its fourth straight game, fell further in standings, and faced questions about execution and consistency after allowing San Antonio a decisive second-quarter advantage.

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