Summary
During a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama briefly left due to a minor knee collision. He returned quickly and helped lead the team to victory, later stating the incident wasn't serious. The Spurs are cautious with his playing time due to past injuries and league rules affecting award eligibility.
Key Facts
- Victor Wembanyama left a game early after hitting knees with Giannis Antetokounmpo but quickly returned.
- He finished the game with 22 points and 10 rebounds, contributing to the Spurs' 119-101 win.
- Wembanyama confirmed the injury was minor and not serious.
- The Spurs have been careful with his playing time to prevent injuries.
- He has missed 12 games this season due to a calf injury and played under limited minutes in others.
- Wembanyama averages 23.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.7 blocks over 27 games.
- NBA rules limit the games he can miss to stay eligible for postseason awards.
