Victor Wembanyama, Spurs surge
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Saturday was our first true taste of what the future holds for the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. The two met for the first time this season in Ve
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Victor Wembanyama pumps brakes on Spurs-Thunder rivalry
The San Antonio Spurs are gearing up for Tuesday night’s championship showdown against the New York Knicks in the finale of the 2025 NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
The All-Star center left his post-game news conference after informing reporters that he "lost somebody today."
San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama has missed the last 12 games with a left calf strain. Despite that, the team has gone 9-3 in that span.
In praising the Spurs' "ethical basketball," Wembanyama made a statement that said as much about his team's progress as any opponent.
Wembanyama last played during an NBA Cup Group C game against the Golden State Warriors on November 14. An MRI later confirmed a left calf strain, announced by the Spurs on November 17. San Antonio stayed careful, following league-wide trends around calf injuries.
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"If Wemby's healthy, the Spurs could win it all" – Chris Broussard says Wembanyama's injury unlocked San Antonio's full potential
Last night's NBA Cup semifinal between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs lived up to its billing. Mitch Johnson's team played in a game with true playoff intensity and earned a 111–109 win against the reigning champions.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson spoke about how Victor Wembanyama is a 'piece' of the puzzle, not the entire puzzle himself.