UPDATE: San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama is officially out for tonight’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a knee injury. The decision follows an MRI conducted Thursday, which confirmed there is no ligament damage to his left knee after he hyperextended it during a recent game.
Wembanyama sustained the injury while battling for a rebound against the New York Knicks on December 27, 2023. With just over ten minutes left in the game, he landed awkwardly and immediately clutched his left knee. Thankfully, the latest reports indicate that he can avoid serious injury, allowing him to focus on recovery while remaining with the team for treatment options at the Victory Capital Performance Center.
Despite his absence for the Blazers game, Wembanyama had an impressive performance in his last outing, scoring 31 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in just 24 minutes of play. His resilience was evident as he returned to the bench wearing team warmups, reassuring fans, “I’ll be all right,” before the game concluded.
This is not Wembanyama’s first setback this season; he previously missed 12 games earlier due to a left calf strain. Since his return to action on December 13, he has quickly re-established himself as a cornerstone for the Spurs, leading the team in scoring with an average of 24.0 points per game, along with 11.6 rebounds and 3.0 blocks.
As the Spurs gear up for their matchup against the Blazers tonight at 7:30 PM ET, fans and analysts alike will be closely monitoring Wembanyama’s recovery. The Spurs have shown strength in their last game, a 133-123 victory over the Indiana Pacers, but his absence could significantly impact their performance moving forward.
Stay tuned for further updates on Wembanyama’s health and the implications for the Spurs in the upcoming games. The team will be looking to maintain their momentum without their leading star on the court.
