The San Antonio Spurs announced on Wednesday night that Victor Wembanyama, known as Wemby, would not be playing in Thursday's game against Sacramento due to an ankle sprain. This marks the seventh absence of the star rookie this season. Despite a valiant effort where the Spurs made a 20-point comeback and held the lead until the final minute, they ultimately fell to the Kings by 2 points. With this loss, the Spurs' record drops to 13-50 overall, with 19 games left in the season. Their performance on the road now stands at 6-29, and against Western Conference teams, it is 8-28.
FINAL: The Spurs erased a 20-point deficit in Sacramento sans Victor Wembanyama, but blew a five-point lead in the final minute to lose to the Kings. https://t.co/NMODnCpqha https://t.co/u9AnIeReeT
The Spurs fall to the Kings by 2 after making a 20-point comeback and holding the lead until the final minute of the game. The Spurs are now... ...13-50 overall (19 games left) ...6-29 on the road ...8-28 vs the West https://t.co/XdNYRDS90y
Spurs to face Sacramento without Victor Wembanyama https://t.co/4Iduk5IAgZ
Wembanyama out against Sacramento on Thursday, Spurs announce Wednesday night. It will be the seventh time this season the club has played without its star rookie. https://t.co/p18IQ80cv7
Spurs announce Wemby won't play at Sacramento tomorrow because of an ankle sprain.