Wembanyama Exits; Spurs Hold Off 76ers Despite Injury
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San Antonio — On Monday night the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 after Victor Wembanyama left the first half with a bruised left rib following inadvertent contact from Paul George, and he was ruled out at halftime.
The Spurs secured their 60th win with Stephon Castle recording a triple-double and six players in double figures; Wembanyama's availability for the final three regular-season games is unknown and medical updates are expected this week.
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Timeline
- 1. Preseason and regular-season play positioned the Spurs at 60-19 and the Thunder at 62-16 in conference standings.
- 2. Monday night, San Antonio hosted the Philadelphia 76ers for a regular-season game.
- 3. With 10:49 remaining in the first half (1:11 of the second quarter), Wembanyama was struck in the side by an elbow from Paul George and tumbled.
- 4. Wembanyama left to the locker room, was ruled out for the second half, and did not return at halftime.
- 5. The Spurs won 115-102; media and team officials reported Wembanyama's status for the remaining regular-season games was unknown pending evaluation.
Why it matters
If you're a Spurs fan, this win is a morale booster. But Wembanyama's injury could impact the team's performance in the final regular-season games. Keep an eye on updates about his condition this week.
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