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Wembanyama Exits; Spurs Hold Off 76ers Despite Injury

PUBLISHED Apr 6, 2026, 11:32 PM ET

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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.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Preseason and regular-season play positioned the Spurs at 60-19 and the Thunder at 62-16 in conference standings.
Monday night, San Antonio hosted the Philadelphia 76ers for a regular-season game.
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.
Wembanyama left to the locker room, was ruled out for the second half, and did not return at halftime.
The Spurs won 115-102; media and team officials reported Wembanyama's status for the remaining regular-season games was unknown pending evaluation.

News Intelligence

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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Who Benefited

The San Antonio Spurs benefited by securing their 60th win; Stephon Castle's triple-double and balanced team scoring offset Wembanyama's absence.

Who Impacted

Victor Wembanyama suffered a bruised left rib and his availability for the final three regular-season games is uncertain, creating a potential short-term setback for the Spurs and a missed advantage for the 76ers.

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