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Victor Wembanyama's rookie season is over. The Spurs say he won't play on Sunday in their finale
Victor Wembanyama's rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs is over. The Spurs said that the 7-foot-4 French phenom will not play in Sunday's season finale against the Detroit Pistons, ending a year that will almost certainly see him take home rookie of the year honors. ...
Wemby's rookie year is winding down, and the numbers he put up are historic
Victor Wembanyama figured he might be getting into trouble. It was a rare moment of celebration for the San Antonio Spurs in this long season, a win over the New York Knicks last month that had another sold-out crowd stirred into a frenzy. He had just intercepted the game’s final...
With All-Star Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, young Thunder confident heading into the playoffs
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault used Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's subtle sacrifices to show why the Thunder aren't like most playoff contenders that carry the “young team” label. “Imagine if you’re a player and you can just get 40?” Daigneault said....
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 as Thunder roll past Wembanyama-less Spurs, 127-89
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has preached all season that his team is about the process rather than results. Wednesday's performance supported his claim. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points in 26 minutes, and Oklahoma City rolled past the Victor...
Victor Wembanyama has key late block, Spurs rally to beat reeling Pelicans 111-109
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half and had a crucial block on Herb Jones’ shot in the final seconds to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-109 victory over the reeling New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Wembanyama and the Spurs...
Nikola Jokic scores 42 and outduels Victor Wembanyama in Nuggets' 110-105 win over Spurs
DENVER (AP) — Chalk this one up to Nikola Jokic after Victor Wembanyama came up just short of outdueling the player who is hoping to soon pick up his third MVP award. Jokic scored 42 points and outdueled the Rookie of the Year favorite in Denver's 110-105 win over the San Antonio...
Vassell scores 31 and Wembanyama has 19 points and 5 blocks to lead Spurs past Jazz 118-111
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Devin Vassell scored 31 points, Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs ran past the Utah Jazz 118-111 on Wednesday night. “He’s becoming a real problem for defenses," Wembanyama said of Vassell. "It’s beautiful to see...
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle. The 7-foot-3 center from France was ruled out after participating in San Antonio’s morning shootaround to test his ankle. ...
Booker scores 32 points and Suns never trail in steamrolling Spurs 131-106
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Devin Booker scored 32 points before sitting out the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns never trailed in steamrolling the San Antonio Spurs 131-106 on Saturday night to help their playoff positioning. “He was first-class Devin Booker tonight,” Phoenix coach...
Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic lead Mavericks past Spurs 113-107 to sweep season series
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 28 points, Luka Doncic had 18 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the San Antonio Spurs 113-107 on Tuesday night. Doncic shot 6 of 27 from the field but still finished with his eighth triple-double in 10...
