Overview
- Wembanyama left with 10:32 remaining after his left knee appeared to hyperextend on an awkward landing, then returned to the bench and finished with 31 points and 13 rebounds in 24 minutes.
- ESPN’s Shams Charania reported initial tests were negative for significant damage and characterized the injury as a slight hyperextension, with further evaluation scheduled.
- Wembanyama told reporters he felt sore and expressed confidence he would be available for the next game.
- Julian Champagnie powered San Antonio’s 134–132 win with a career-high 36 points and a franchise-record 11 three-pointers, erasing a 19-point deficit and snapping a two-game slide.
- San Antonio managed the win despite rotation strain, with Devin Vassell ruled out by a right adductor strain and Stephon Castle listed as questionable due to a left thumb sprain.