San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies (Image via AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Victor Wembanyama will be on the floor when the San Antonio Spurs face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, January 13, 2026. After weeks of careful injury management, the Spurs’ center has been cleared with no restrictions.His return matters. San Antonio has already beaten Oklahoma City three times this season, and Wembanyama’s availability gives the Spurs their full edge again in a matchup the Thunder badly want to win.
Game Setup at Paycom Center
The Thunder, 33-7 on the season, host the Spurs (27-12) at Paycom Center with tip-off set for around 8 p.m. ET. Despite Oklahoma City’s record, the season series has been one-sided. San Antonio is 3-0 against the Thunder, putting a sweep firmly in play.For Oklahoma City, this game is about stopping a trend. For San Antonio, it is a chance to continue controlling a matchup that has gone their way all year.
Victor Wembanyama’s Injury Status vs the OKC Thunder (January 13, 2026)
Victor Wembanyama is expected to start at center. He is coming off a 29-point performance against Minnesota, where he played heavy minutes and showed no signs of limitation.Earlier this season, calf issues forced the Spurs to limit his workload and even use him off the bench. That phase appears over. He enters this game fully available.
Victor’s Production and History Against OKC
Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points and 11.1 rebounds this season, along with elite shot-blocking. Against Oklahoma City, his scoring has consistently landed between 17 and 28 points.In December, he scored 22 points off the bench against the Thunder. With him starting again, projections place him above the 21.5-point mark for this matchup.
SA Spurs vs OKC Thunder Matchups and Injury Report
The main frontcourt battle features Wembanyama against Chet Holmgren. Oklahoma City’s offense will again be led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.San Antonio is missing one rotation player, though Wembanyama is not affected. The Thunder will be without Thomas Sorber due to an ACL injury. Otherwise, both teams are close to full strength.
San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Predicted Starting Lineups (January 13, 2026)
PositionSpurs StarterThunder Starter PG Tre Jones Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SG Devin Vassell Luguentz Dort SF Keldon Johnson Jalen Williams PF Jeremy Sochan Chet Holmgren C Victor Wembanyama Jaylin WilliamsWith Wembanyama back in the lineup, San Antonio enters with confidence based on results, not hype. Oklahoma City now has another chance to change how this matchup has played out so far.