Overview
- San Antonio beat Atlanta 126-98 as Victor Wembanyama posted 26 points and 12 rebounds in roughly 21 minutes off the bench, securing the Spurs’ 20th win sooner than they did last season.
- Wembanyama recorded at least one block for the 100th consecutive regular-season game, a streak matched only by Patrick Ewing (145) and Dikembe Mutombo (116) since blocks became official in 1973-74.
- The 21-year-old returned after missing 12 games with a left calf strain and has been coming off the bench on a minutes restriction, including 17 minutes against Washington the night before.
- Per the San Antonio Express-News, current rules give him a path to award eligibility despite missed time, with the NBA Cup final counting toward the 65-game minimum and up to two games of 15–19 minutes also eligible.
- Coach Mitch Johnson publicly commended Wembanyama for playing through the recent death of his grandmother, noting the team’s support as he balances personal loss with his return to competition.