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On the literal first play of the game, Williamson took the ball and drove left towards the basket, where he met Wembanyama at the rim. Luckily for the Pelicans forward, he had the right angle and dunked it straight over Wembanyama to the amazement of the crowd.
Zion Williamson dunked on Victor Wembanyama during the first quarter of the Pelicans' matchup against the Spurs on Friday night.
Victor Wembanyama nearly had a triple-double in a battle with Zion Williamson before fouling out early in overtime, and the Pelicans could not take advantage of his absence the rest of the way.
Plus, Rob Dillingham fights for minutes, Deandre Ayton shows new fire and Oklahoma City keeps churning out surprises.
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Wembanyama has 29 points, 11 rebounds and 9 blocks to lead Spurs past Pelicans, 120-116 in OT
Victor Wembanyama had 29 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks before fouling out early in overtime, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-116.