G League Ignite vs. Metropolitans 92 score, highlights: Victor Wembanyama shines in win; Scoot Henderson suffers knee injury

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Victor Wembanyama once again showed why he is widely considered the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2023, dominating Thursday’s contest between the G League Ignite and Metropolitans 92 and leading the French club to a comeback win.

Wembanyama had 36 points, 11 rebounds, four blocks and four assists in Metropolitans 92’s 112-106 victory and made several impact plays as his team cut down a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter. The 18-year-old scored from the perimeter and in the paint, and he used his enormous wingspan to reject or alter shots at the rim.

Unfortunately for the fans at The Dollar Loan Center, they didn’t get to see Wembanyama match up with Scoot Henderson, who is right behind Wembanyama on several big boards. Henderson suffered a knee injury in the first quarter after collided with Wembanyama and was ruled out for the rest of the contest.

“I feel good and healthy. It was just a little bump and wanted to be safe,” Henderson told ESPN’s Marc J. Spears.

The Ignite played well without Henderson, as five different players scored at least 13 points. But Wembanyama simply proved to be too much late in the game.

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from G League Ignite vs. Metropolitans 92 on Thursday. Check out the complete results from the exhibition game.

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G League Ignite vs. Metropolitans 92 score

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
G League Ignite 21 35 30 20 106
Metropolitans 92 25 30 19 38 112

G League Ignite vs. Metropolitans 92 updates, highlights from Victor Wembanyama-Scoot Henderson rematch

(All times Eastern)

Final: Metropolitans 92 112, G League Ignite 106

5:30 p.m. ET — Victor Wembanyama and Metropolitans 92 dominate the fourth quarter to secure a 112-106 victory. What an incredible effort from the likely No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

5:20 p.m. ET — Tremont Waters drives to the basket and finishes the clutch layup to give Metropolitans 92 a five-point lead with 24.6 seconds left. Can they complete the comeback?

5:15 p.m. ET — Victor Wembanyama is going crazy! The broadcast cut out! It’s a two-point game with one minute remaining! Chaos!

5:05 p.m. ET — DON’T. JUMP. There’s a new Victor Wembanyama poster.

5 p.m. ET — Victor Wembanyama is trying to become an honorary “Splash Brother.”

End of third quarter: G League Ignite 86, Metropolitans 92 74

4:50 p.m. ET — It’s a dunk party at The Dollar Loan Center. The Ignite will take a double-digit lead into the final frame.

4:40 p.m. ET — A nice run here by the Ignite to push their lead to seven. Four different Ignite players have scored at least 12 points.

4:25 p.m. ET — How do you guard this guy? Just unfair.

Halftime: G League Ignite 56, Metropolitans 92 55

4:10 p.m. ET — The Ignite head into the locker room with a one-point lead after losing Scoot Henderson early in the game. Leonard Miller has 12 points, four rebounds and three assists in 16 minutes.

Victor Wembanyama had a terrific half, totaling 15 points, four rebounds, two blocks and one assist. Aaron Henry also had 15 points for Metropolitans 92.

4:05 p.m. ET — When Victor Wembanyama is near the rim, just throw the ball in the air. He’ll handle the rest. 

3:50 p.m. ET — Good luck trying to defend this fadeaway jumper.

3:45 p.m. ET — Here is the Scoot Henderson-Victor Wembanyama collision from the first quarter:

3:35 p.m. ET — Bad news: Scoot Henderson is out for the rest of the game. The Ignite are being cautious after he banged knees with Victor Wembanyama in the first quarter.

End of first quarter: Metropolitans 92 25, G League Ignite 21

3:30 p.m. — Shareef O’Neal, the son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, snags the offensive rebound and gets his first bucket with the Ignite.

3:20 p.m. — Victor Wembanyama glides into the paint and finishes at the rim. Beautiful footwork.

3:15 p.m. — A bit of a sluggish start for both teams. The players may still be adjusting to the early start time. Metropolitans 92 holds an 11-8 lead at the first timeout break.

3:05 p.m. — Is everybody ready for Round 2? Here we go…

What channel is G League Ignite vs. Metropolitans 92 on?

  • TV channel: ESPN2
  • Live stream: NBA app 

Thursday’s game will air on ESPN2. Fans looking to stream the G League Ignite vs. Metropolitans 92 game can watch it by downloading the new NBA app.

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G League Ignite vs. Metropolitans 92 start time

  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 6
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET | 12 p.m. PT

G League Ignite vs. Metropolitans 92 will tip off around 3 p.m. ET on Thursday. The game will be held at The Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nev.

Victor Wembanyama scouting report

The Sporting News’ Scott Rafferty explained why Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in nearly every available mock draft:

Offensively, Wembanyama has drawn comparisons to Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis for his ability to stretch the floor at a high level as a 7-footer. While the numbers aren’t there yet, keep in mind that he’s only a teenager. Also, he sure looks the part of a shooter. Not only is he capable of spotting up and picking-and-popping, but he can operate off of screens like a wing. …

Wembanyama does more traditional big man things as well. He’s a legitimate lob threat, he’s flashed some potential playing out of the post and he’s already a big-time rim protector. One more player Wembanyama has been compared to: Jazz star and fellow Frenchman Rudy Gobert, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year who will go down as one of the most dominant defenders in NBA history. Wembanyama is a massive presence around the basket, and he’s agile enough to step out to the perimeter. …

Put it all together — the size, length, shooting, handle, defensive chops, fluidity — and it’s no wonder why people are losing their minds over Wembanyama. The icing on the cake is he won’t turn 19 years old until January, so he’s only scratching the surface of his potential.

Scoot Henderson scouting report

The Sporting News’ Kyle Irving has the breakdown on Henderson:

With solid size, strength and length at 6-2, 195 pounds with a reported 6-9 wingspan, Henderson already looks the part of a combo guard at the NBA level. The first thing you’ll notice is his explosiveness as an athlete. He takes no time to accelerate before rising up and attacking the basket with aggression. Henderson is at his best when he gets downhill, using his speed and strong frame to absorb contact, shed off defenders and finish at the rim — which is by far the most impressive aspect of his game. …

Henderson’s pull-up game is deadly — and far more advanced than a typical prospect. Not only does he have a smooth shooting stroke and high release, but he’s able to stop on a dime. …

On the other side of the ball, Henderson still has a ways to go. He has the tools to be a disruptive and physical perimeter defender, but we haven’t seen it come to fruition just yet.

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