Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Swats 10 shots, nears triple-double
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Wembanyama amassed 30 points (8-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and 10 blocks over 30 minutes during Saturday's 114-94 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Wembanyama became the sixth player in NBA history -- and the youngest -- to record at least 30 points and 10 blocks in a game as the Spurs routed the Blazers. The star big man is going through his most productive stretch of the season, as he was coming off a 42-point effort in the overtime win over the Hawks on Thursday. Plus, Wembanyama has scored at least 20 points in five straight games since returning from a two-game absence due to a back problem earlier this month. Over that five-game stretch, Wembanyama is averaging a monster stat line of 29.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 5.2 blocks per contest.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Pours in 42 in Thursday's win
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Wembanyama ended with a game-high 42 points (13-24 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 9-12 FT), six rebounds, five assists, four blocks and two steals in 37 minutes during Thursday's 133-126 overtime win over Atlanta.
The 42 points were the most for Wembanyama since he buried the Wizards with a 50-point eruption Nov. 13. The second-year phenom has been dealing with a sore back in December that cost him two games earlier in the month, but he's been on fire since returning to the court, averaging 28.8 points, 8.8 boards, 4.5 assists, 4.0 blocks, 3.3 threes and 0.8 steals over his last four appearances.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Posts monster line in loss
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Wembanyama finished with 20 points (8-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and seven blocks across 33 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 loss to Minnesota.
This was Wembanyama's eighth career game with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five blocks. He trails only Nikola Jokic in nine-category fantasy value this season, posting impressive averages of 23.6 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals, 3.4 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Clutch in Friday's win
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Wembanyama notched 28 points (8-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 10-10 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 118-116 win over the Trail Blazers.
The second-year phenom sealed the win by sinking a pair of free throws with just 2.1 seconds left on the clock, breaking a 116-116 tie. Wembanyama is playing through some nagging injuries right now, and while it didn't affect his offensive output, he did fail to record double-digit rebounds for the first time since Nov. 26. On the season, Wembanyama's averaging 23.8 points, 10.2 boards, 3.8 assists, 3.3 blocks, 3.1 threes and 1.2 steals.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Double-doubles after injury scare
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Wembanyama notched 25 points (9-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 26 minutes during Sunday's 121-116 win over the Pelicans.
Wembanyama entered the game with an injury tag, and the back ailment flared back up in his return, forcing him to leave the game early in the first quarter. He returned to the floor in the second quarter and turned San Antonio's slight deficit into a massive lead by halftime. The Spurs will enjoy a significant break this week, which will give Wembanyama plenty of time to rest his back.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Returns to play
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Wembanyama (back) has returned to Sunday's game against the Pelicans, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Wembanyama went to the locker room in the first quarter after taking a hard fall, but he's evidently been cleared to continue. Expect the Spurs to be careful with the big man the rest of the way, especially considering he missed his team's previous two games due to a back issue.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Wembanyama went back to the locker room with an apparent back injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Wembanyama was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to bilateral lower-back soreness that kept him out of the club's last two outings. The big man was eventually upgraded to available, though he checked out of the game early and pointed at his back while walking to the locker room. He can be considered questionable to return until the team says otherwise.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Cleared to play vs. Pelicans
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Wembanyama (back) is starting Sunday's game against New Orleans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Wembanyama was listed on the team's injury report as probable, so this news was expected. This marks the big man's first game since Tuesday against the Suns after he sat out the Spurs' last two matchups due to bilateral low back soreness.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Expected to play Sunday
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Wembanyama (back) is probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
After missing two straight games due to bilateral low back soreness, Wembanyama was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's game. However, now the superstar sophomore is expected to return to game action. Over his last five appearances, Wembanyama has averaged 25.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 2.6 blocks and 1.2 steals in 35.0 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Questionable to play Sunday
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Wembanyama (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans.
Wembanyama has been sidelined for the Spurs' last two games due to bilateral low back soreness, but he has a chance to return to the floor Sunday. If Wembanyama cannot play, then Jeremy Sochan and Zach Collins would be the top candidates to start at center.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Not likely to play Friday
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Wembanyama (back) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Kings, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Wembanyama missed the first leg of the back-to-back set in Thursday's loss to Chicago due to back soreness, and he is not expected back for the second leg on Friday. If the big man is sidelined once again, Zach Collins and Charles Bassey will likely handle the minutes at the center position.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Massive line in return to action
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Wembanyama (knee) closed Saturday's 104-94 win over the Warriors with 25 points (9-21 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 34 minutes.
The Spurs mounted an impressive comeback to get past the Warriors, and the contributions from Wembanyama -- who had missed the previous three games with a right knee contusion -- were essential in securing the win. Though the towering Frenchman was off the mark from distance in the victory, he atoned for the lack of efficiency by posting a season-high assist total to go along with his typical strong numbers in the defensive categories. The Spurs didn't put a cap on Wembanyama's playing time in his return, and he should continue to hover around 30-to-35 minutes per game in competitive contests when he's able to avoid foul trouble.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Officially active Saturday
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Wembanyama (knee) is active for Saturday's game against the Warriors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Interim coach Mitch Johnson relayed Saturday that Wembanyama will have his minutes monitored in his return from a three-game absence due to a right knee injury, per Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com. Zach Collins will likely retreat to the bench, but he should still see meaningful playing time in a reserve role with Wembanyama operating under a minutes restriction.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Now expected to play Saturday
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Wembanyama (knee) is deemed probable for Saturday's game versus the Warriors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Wembanyama has been upgraded from questionable to probable Saturday after missing San Antonio's last three outings due to a right knee injury. If the star big man is further upgraded to available, he will likely reclaim his starting spot from Zach Collins.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Goes through shootaround
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Wembanyama (knee) participated in shootaround ahead of Saturday's game versus the Warriors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Wembanyama is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's contest after missing San Antonio's last three outings. However, the star 20-year-old is reportedly doing everything he can to suit up against Golden State.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Iffy for Saturday vs. GS
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Wembanyama (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Wembanyama is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a right knee contusion. If the 20-year-old big man is ruled out, Zach Collins will likely continue to receive the starting nod with Charles Bassey seeing an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Confirmed out for Tuesday
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Wembanyama (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
This is an expected update after the Spurs downgraded Wembanyama to doubtful on their injury report Monday. With Wembanyama sidelined, it's likely that Zach Collins will remain in the starting lineup. Collins finished with 20 points, six rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 26 minutes against the Mavericks on Saturday.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Downgraded to doubtful
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Wembanyama (knee) has been downgraded to doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
It appears that the Spurs are prepared to hold Wembanyama out for the second straight contest. Zach Collins started Saturday's game against Dallas in Wembanyama's absence and fared well, scoring 20 points with six rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 26 minutes.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Questionable for Tuesday
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Wembanyama (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Wembanyama missed Saturday's loss to Dallas, which was the second night of a back-to-back set. Before the absence, the second-year superstar had averaged 34.0 points, 12.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3.8 blocks and 0.8 steals in 33.3 minutes per game over his prior four appearances. If Wembanyama remains sidelined for Tuesday's contest, Zach Collins would likely draw another start.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Iffy against Dallas
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Wembanyama is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks due to a right knee contusion.
Wembanyama is in danger of missing his first contest of the season Saturday due to a right knee injury. If the superstar big man is unable to suit up against Dallas, Zach Collins and Sandro Mamukelashvili are candidates to receive increased playing time.
