The San Antonio Spurs were too much for the visiting Atlanta Hawks, proving that they were the real deal in overtime. Following a 133-126 thriller victory on Thursday night in Texas, everybody lost their minds when Victor Wembanyama put an extraordinary work on the floor.

The star rookie sensation erupted for 42 points while scoring six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and four blocks to his numbers as well. Wembanyama, only 19, hit seven three-pointers en route to going 13 for 24 from the floor and 7 of 15 from three point-range in just 37 minutes.

Wembanyama Makes NBA History

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Wembanyama's stat line was more than impressive—it is historic. According to StatMamba, he became the first player in NBA history to achieve this combination of points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and three-pointers in a single game.

His dominance on the court has sparked speculation that he would make an All-Star game appearance in his first season, which is an uncommon feat. Wembanyama has averaged 24.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals, and 3.5 blocks per game, making a case for Rookie of the Year.

Comparisons to NBA Legends

Wembanyama's game is being compared to some of the league's greatest players.

Underdog NBA says that his Thursday night stat line is an exact replica of Vince Carter's famous performance during the 2001 Eastern Conference Semifinals, and only two players in history have been able to do that.

In his last 11 games, Wembanyama has shown that he can be brilliant. For example, he had 50 points with eight three-pointers and several double-doubles. His versatility and being an impact player on both ends make him one of the most thrilling youngsters in the league.

Spurs' Playoff Hopes Rise With This Talent

The Spurs now are 14-13, but they are still the 11th seed in the very competitive Western Conference. According to Sports Illustrated, San Antonio has been strong at home, holding a 10-7 record in 17 games. The playoff hopes for the Spurs are riding high on Wembanyama's contributions and the growing confidence of the team.

Spurs Will Prepare For the Portland Showdown

The Spurs are set to host the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, seeking to build on their momentum. With Wembanyama leading the charge, San Antonio looks poised to continue its climb in the standings.

With Chris Paul on the assist side, Wembanyama is set to be the monster that Spurs always want to achieve. If he'll be the faithful big man of the franchise, he could be the next big name behind David Robinson and Tim Duncan.