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Wembanyama Misses Pacers Game After Knee Hyperextension as MRI Comes Back Clean

The Spurs will reassess his status for Saturday’s home game against Portland.

Stephon Castle (d) face à Jay Huff lors du match remporté par les Spurs face aux Pacers, le 2 janvier 2026 à Indianapolis
La star des Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo, face aux Hornets, le 29 décembre 2025 à Charlotte
Victor Wembanyama au sol après une mauvaise réception lors d'un match contre les New York Knicks, le 31 décembre 2025 à San Antonio, au Texas
La star du Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander face à Golden State, le 2 janvier 2026 à San Francisco

Overview

  • The 21-year-old left the win over the Knicks with a left-knee hyperextension after a bad landing early in the fourth quarter.
  • Follow-up imaging showed no ligament damage, with Thursday’s MRI revealing nothing abnormal according to ESPN.
  • San Antonio kept him out for precaution, and he did not travel to Indiana, where the Spurs beat the Pacers 123-113.
  • Interim coach Mitch Johnson said he could return for Saturday against Portland pending medical evaluation.
  • Before exiting the Knicks game, he produced 31 points and 13 rebounds in 24 minutes during a 134-132 victory.