Victor Wembanyama is quickly becoming synonymous with NBA history-making moments. The San Antonio Spurs phenom, already crowned the league's first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, added another jaw-dropping milestone to his resume on Monday night—even in a 104-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In Game 1 of their playoff series, Wembanyama swatted away a staggering 12 blocks, setting a new single-game playoff record in the play-by-play era. The previous mark of 10 blocks was shared by Hall of Famers Mark Eaton (1985), Hakeem Olajuwon (1990), and Andrew Bynum (2012). To surpass a legend like Olajuwon, known as "The Dream" for his defensive wizardry, is no small feat—especially for a rookie in his first postseason run.

But not everyone was ready to crown Wembanyama without debate. Some fans and analysts questioned whether a few of those blocks should have been called goaltending, sparking lively discussion across social media. Still, the official stat sheet now bears Wembanyama's name alone at the top, and that's a testament to his unique ability to alter the game from the paint.

While his defensive dominance was undeniable, his offensive night was a different story. Wembanyama finished with just 11 points in 40 minutes, shooting a chilly 29% from the field and missing all eight of his three-point attempts. He did grab 15 rebounds to go with his historic block total, but the Spurs will need more scoring punch from their star if they hope to even the series. For a player who's already rewriting the record books, this is just another chapter in a career that's just beginning.