Wembanyama dropped 40/13/5 in just 26 minutes as the Spurs destroyed the Mavs 139-120.

Victor Wembanyama put on a masterclass Friday night — 40 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, and a steal. In 26 minutes. The Spurs destroyed the Mavericks 139-120, and Wemby made it look effortless.

He shot 14-of-23 from the field and 10-of-11 from the free throw line. Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks' rookie sensation, answered with 33 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists — an incredible performance for a 19-year-old. But Wemby scored 24 in the first half and the game was never really close.

The bigger story: this was Wemby's 65th game of the season, meaning he's now officially eligible for NBA awards. The MVP and DPOY conversations just got real. He's averaging absurd numbers across the board, and at 22 years old, the scariest part is that he's still getting better. This duel with Flagg is going to define the next decade of basketball.