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SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 5: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a three-point shot against the Detroit Pistons in the first half at Frost Bank Center on March 5, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

As the San Antonio Spurs concluded their time in California with a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, they missed the presence of their star center, Victor Wembanyama.

Ahead of the game, Wembanyama was ruled out for the night due to ankle soreness.

The Spurs did well enough to keep their win streak alive. San Antonio defeated the LA Clippers 118-99.

GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 13: Head coach Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs looks on in the second quarter of a semifinal game of the Emirates NBA Cup against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena on December 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Spurs defeated the Thunder 111-109. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Following the game, the Spurs’ head coach Mitch Johnson spoke on Wembanyama’s absence, suggesting it shouldn’t be a long-term concern.

“We don’t have any more back-to-backs, so that helps him with more recovery time,” Johnson told reporters on Thursday, according to the San Antonio Express-News. “It’s something we’ll definitely be mindful of so we can get everybody as healthy as they can be down the stretch.”

Is Victor Wembanyama On The Injury Report vs Denver Nuggets?

GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 03: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs walks off the floor during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 03, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Spurs 104-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

The Spurs are taking on the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, April 4.

Wembanyama has been left off the injury report this time around, which suggests he’s good to go.

Barring any unexpected changes, Wembanyama is expected to play against Denver.

In his last outing against the Golden State Warriors, Wembanyama checked in for nearly 29 minutes of action.

During that time, the superstar big man accounted for 41 points while shooting 72.7% from the field. He also had 18 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks.

The Spurs dominated the Warriors 127-113.

Where The Spurs Stand

GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the second half of their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 01, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Spurs are locked into a top-two seed in the Western Conference this season. They enter Saturday’s action with a 59-18 record.

Currently, the Spurs are in the midst of an 11-game winning streak, which is the longest active streak in the league.

The Spurs are 2.0 games behind the 61-16 Oklahoma City Thunder. Heading into the game, the Nuggets carry a 49-28 record.

Spurs-Nuggets is slated for a 3 PM ET tip in Denver, Colorado.

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