******Wemby rib contusion day-to-day (clean MRI); Spurs 60-19 chase Thunder #1******
Key Questions
What is the update on Victor Wembanyama's injury?
Wembanyama has a rib contusion and is day-to-day after a clean MRI. He dodged a potential 2-7 week absence.
How did Wembanyama perform in his last game before the injury update?
He posted 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in 16 minutes against Philadelphia, helping the Spurs win. This performance came before the positive MRI news.
How are the Spurs positioned in the West standings?
The Spurs are 60-19 and chasing the Thunder for the #1 seed. The West #1/#2 race has tightened with Wemby's availability in question.
Positive update post-17-5-3/16min vs PHI (Spurs W); dodged 2-7wk bullet for awards/PO; West #1/#2 tightens.
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Updated Apr 9, 2026