US EditionSpurs Rule Out Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for Their Game Against Trail Blazers
The Spurs expect him back before the regular season ends, but he needs 20 minutes in one of their final three games for award eligibility.
- San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is officially 'Out' for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a left rib contusion, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
- The center suffered the left rib contusion following a collision with Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George during the first half of Monday's game against Philadelphia.
- Wembanyama is 'determined' to ensure he can log at least 20 minutes in one of the Spurs' final two games to maintain eligibility for postseason awards like MVP and All-NBA, according to ESPN's Michael C. Wright.
- The Blazers are catching a break, as the team could exploit the absence of the league's Defensive Player of the Year frontrunner to potentially play spoiler in San Antonio's run for the top seed.
- San Antonio sits 2.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Western Conference's top seed, with home games against the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets remaining to close the season.
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Ottumwa Courier
Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for game against Trail Blazers
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle have been ruled out for the San Antonio Spurs' game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Spurs announced Wembanyama is out of the Wednesday night game after suffering a rib contusion on Monday and Castle…
Victor Wembanyama Needs 1 More Game to Reach NBA Minimum for Awards, but is out Vs. Portland
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Injured against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday 6 April, Victor Wembanyama could miss the last games of the season. A hard blow for his team, but especially for him because he would fall under the blow of a new...
INJURY UPDATE: Wembanyama, Castle are out for tonight's game against Portland
SAN ANTONIO - The Spurs and the City of San Antonio are breathing a little easier today. Victor Wembanyama is listed as doubtful for tonight's game against Portland with a rib bruise.
Winnipeg Free Press
Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for their game against Trail Blazers
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