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Why Victor Wembanyama came off bench for Spurs vs. Wizards originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The San Antonio Spurs were just a couple days removed from their tough loss in the NBA Cup championship game.
Victor Wembanyama aided the rookie with 15 points and four blocks off the bench as San Antonio won its fourth in a row.
Victor Wembanyama went viral after a stunning putback dunk against the Wizards just days after an emotional NBA Cup Final loss.
Victor Wembanyama hasn't played for the San Antonio Spurs in over 3 weeks due to injury but there was a positive update recently. Here's the latest:
Wembanyama will be on a minutes limit Thursday against the Wizards, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports. Wembanyama was also on a restriction Tuesday in the NBA Cup title game, logging 25 minutes off the bench.
In praising the Spurs' "ethical basketball," Wembanyama made a statement that said as much about his team's progress as any opponent.
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs recently did something only one other team in the NBA has managed this season. They beat the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder have been spectacular to start the 2025-26 campaign,
Wembanyama last played during an NBA Cup Group C game against the Golden State Warriors on November 14. An MRI later confirmed a left calf strain, announced by the Spurs on November 17. San Antonio stayed careful, following league-wide trends around calf injuries.
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