Victor Wembanyama injury update (Image via NBA) Despite not having Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs have advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals. However, following a month-long injury absence, they may be starting their star centre again for their crucial matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs will have some reinforcements for the game against Oklahoma City, which is wonderful news. Star centre Victor Wembanyama will make his comeback for the match following a protracted absence due to a calf injury.The San Antonio Spurs should benefit from Victor Wembanyama’s anticipated comeback on Saturday in the NBA Cup semifinals. Wembanyama was not present when the Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 132-119 on the road in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. The Spurs’ victory moved them to the NBA Cup semifinals, where they will play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday in Las Vegas.
Victor Wembanyama’s timely return adds major boost as San Antonio Spurs chase NBA Cup Final spot
The NBA Cup Final is just one game away for the San Antonio Spurs. They need to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night to get there, but it will be difficult. With just one loss this season, the reigning champion Thunder appear to be a club poised to repeat.Due to the injury, Wembanyama has been sidelined since November 14 and has missed 12 straight San Antonio games. Fortunately, the Spurs managed to play some good basketball during his absence, going 9-3.But according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Spurs are already anticipating his return to the starting lineup. Wembanbyama’s desire to resume his activities is understandable, but he must exercise patience and have faith in San Antonio’s medical personnel. Wembanyama said: “Of course, it has been hard to watch from my couch.. It’s a lot of trust that comes into play both ways. I know I have a chance to be around the best staff in the world. So, I trust them very much. They trust me, [too] because I’ve shown them that I know my body and I give them good feedback. But it’s true. If it was only me [making decisions], I would have come back earlier…”He continued:”But I think it’s more reasonable to listen to them and do as they say because there was no reason to take inconsiderate risk two days after my injury. It was almost never painful or even uncomfortable. I had to trust the process.”Charania stated that the “final clearance” will follow the Spurs’ Friday practice, despite the fact that calf problems can be challenging. The 21-year-old seems very likely to finish a 12-game absence against the Thunder, especially since he has been labelled as probable ever since.
Victor Wembanyama’s possible return gives Spurs a timely and powerful lift against defending champions
Wembanyama’s comeback comes at the perfect moment to take on the reigning NBA champions, but the Spurs have been surprisingly strong without him, going 9-3 without him. After a four-game road trip, Wembanyama returned to the team for its first home game in eleven days.Reporters were informed by Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson that Wembanyama might make a comeback against the Thunder. The squad would benefit from his possible availability and have a better chance of defeating the reigning NBA champions and making it to the tournament final. Wembanyama has averaged 26.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.6 blocks, and 1.1 steals a game in his 12 games this season.Also read: