Victor Wembanyama injury update (Image via NBA) The outstanding centre for the San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, will make his NBA Cup semifinal comeback on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After he missed 12 games, the team announced his return. Since November 14, the French phenomenon has been sidelined due to a left calf issue. The 21-year-old Wembanyama had already started practicing five-on-five and was getting closer to returning, according to Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, who made the announcement on Wednesday. While the Spurs face up against the Thunder, who have an amazing 24-1 record and are on a 16-game winning streak, his presence is expected to be a huge advantage for the team.
Victor Wembanyama’s return will give the Spurs a timely boost ahead of their clash with the OKC
The comeback of Victor Wembanyama provides the San Antonio Spurs support that couldn’t have come at a better time just before their battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder.Without Wembanyama, the Spurs have an impressive 9-3 record, winning games against the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets. San Antonio is currently tied for fourth place in the Western Conference, trailing Denver by just one game. Wembanyama’s comeback might make them more competitive with Chet Holmgren and the Thunder.However, now Wemby is back. Shams Charania announced the news and said:“San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is likely to return for Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas, sources tell ESPN. Final clearance will come after today’s practice for Wembanyama, who’s been sidelined since Nov. 14 due to a calf strain…”Wembanyama has been outstanding in his third NBA season, averaging 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.58 blocked shots per contest. The Spurs’ success this season has been largely attributed to his play. The squad has persevered and kept a solid place in the conference rankings despite his injury-related absence.The Spurs initially listed him as probable in their injury report on Thursday before Wembanyama’s participation was confirmed on Friday. His return not only enhances the team’s roster but also adds more flavor to their clash with Oklahoma City. As both teams compete for the NBA Cup, this game will be crucial.Wembanyama can only afford to miss five more games in order to maintain his eligibility for All-NBA teams and individual accolades, as he has already missed 12 games this season due to his calf problem. This puts more pressure on him to maintain his health and play well for the remainder of the season.Fans are excited to see how Wembanyama’s return to play will affect the game’s dynamics on Saturday and possibly change San Antonio’s season.
San Antonio Spurs face their toughest test yet as Victor Wembanyama nears return
The Spurs have a 9-3 record without Wembanyama, but they will take on the defending NBA champion Thunder and NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Saturday. With a 24-1 record, the Thunder have tied the Golden State Warriors of 2015–16 for the best 25-game season start. The Spurs have established themselves as one of the league’s top teams, and for the past month, they have done so while their franchise cornerstone has been wearing street clothes. have switched into a higher gear ahead of their greatest test to date, and as the forward is listed as PROBABLE for the game, they are probably going to bring Wembanyama back into the fold. Coach Mitch Johnson hinted that Wembanyama might be prepared to return from his four-week injury absence after the Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 132-119 on Wednesday night to earn a Cup semifinal matchup against Oklahoma City. Also read: Victor Wembanyama injury update: San Antonio Spurs face sudden shift as star player’s injury setback stirs unresolved questions