Even through Victor Wembanyama recorded another double-double and led the Spurs in scoring, he wasn’t the talk of San Antonio on Tuesday night.
Because one of his teammates made history in the Spurs’ big 130-103 win over the Sacramento Kings.
Julian Champagnie was historically hot in the first half
As much of a factor as anyone, Julian Champagnie put up career numbers, mostly aided by a historic first half. He scored 24 of his 26 total points in the first half, drilling eight threes before halftime.
Champagnie’s 24 points from the first half, with 18 coming in the second quarter, tied his career high for any half. His eight made three-pointers set a new franchise record for the most ever in a half by any player in Spurs history, according to ESPN Insights.
Champagnie hit 8-of-13 from long range and was 9-of-14 from the field in 25 minutes, which ironically matched his fewest in a game so far this season. He recorded three rebounds and dished out a trio of assists as well.