NBA: Victor Wembanyama scores 50 points in San Antonio victory

Elsewhere, Giannis Antetokounmpo hit an NBA season-high 59 points as the Milwaukee Bucks needed overtime to beat the Detroit Pistons 127-120.

It was the ninth 50-plus point outing for the two-time Most Valuable Player and the second best of his career, after his 64 points against the Indiana Pacers last season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their unbeaten start to the season, making it 13 straight wins with a 114-106 victory at the Philadelphia 76ers.

The success sees them become only the sixth team to start a season with a 13-0 record and the first since the Golden State Warriors in 2015-16.

Darius Garland led the Cavs with 25 points while Donovan Mitchell had 23 points, nine assists and 13 rebounds.

And in Los Angeles, LeBron James had his third consecutive triple-double as the Lakers maintained their unbeaten home record with a 128-123 success over the Memphis Grizzlies.

James finished with 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds while Anthony Davis had 21 points and 14 rebounds.