Victor Wembanyama stats tonight: Spurs superstar hits game-winning FT in 1st game with De’Aaron Fox (Feb. 5)

There's a new dynamic duo in San Antonio. Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama now has a new backcourt partner in De’Aaron Fox, who arrived in Texas after spending his entire career with the Sacramento Kings. Tonight’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks marked their first game together.

The two showed instant chemistry, linking up for the final play of the game, as Fox found Wembanyama for a dunk to clinch the win. Wembanyama was fouled on the attempt and missed the shot but hit the first free throw before intentionally missing the second to seal the 126-125 victory.

Wembanyama wasted no time, getting on the board with a 3-pointer just two minutes in. Fox followed suit, knocking down his first field goal — a triple — nearly three minutes later.

The Spurs relied heavily on perimeter shooting, with Chris Paul and Julian Champagnie also burying 3s, helping San Antonio jump out to a 35-25 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Wembanyama’s scoring climbed to eight points, while Fox continued his stellar debut, racking up 18 points and six assists by halftime. The Spurs outscored Atlanta by eight in the second quarter, extending their lead to 72-54 at the break.

In the second half, Wembanyama added 16 points, including the game-winning free throw, as he and Fox both finished with 24 points apiece in the win.

Wembanyama also grabbed 12 rebounds, while Fox dished out 13 assists.

Below are Victor Wembanyama’s full stats.

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	STL	BLK	TO	PF	=+/-
Victor Wembanyama	31:26	24	12	2	8	15	53.3	2	5	40.0	6	8	75.0	4	8	0	1	1	5	-12

Victor Wembanyama talks about pairing with De’Aaron Fox

De’Aaron Fox got his wish after requesting a trade to the Spurs, where he has formed a one-two punch with Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs sophomore believes the trade signals San Antonio’s commitment to taking the next step.

"It just shows that they're not here to waste time and they're willing to take the next step on time," Wembanyama said (per ESPN's Michael C. Wright). "We're moving forward. I think it's a good step in the building of our future.”

Meanwhile, Fox sees a path for the Spurs similar to the West-leading OKC Thunder.

"Some people would say, 'You kind of expedited that process,' but you look at a team like OKC where outside of Shai (Gilgeous-Alexander) and (Alex Caruso), everybody else is pretty much on a rookie contract - I feel like we could do the same thing."

The Spurs now sit 12th in the Western Conference with a 22-26 record following Wednesday’s win.