Keldon Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs recorded his sixth double-double of the season with 22 points and 11 rebounds, falling just one board short of matching his season high. The Spurs were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks with a final score of 119-132. Keldon Johnson scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the game, but endured physical strain. The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is expected to return to action against the Chicago Bulls after missing the game against the Bucks due to ankle soreness. Additionally, Devin Vassell's availability for the game against Detroit is in question due to illness.
Keldon Johnson went through shootaround this morning after Spurs listed him as probable with lower back tightness after he got banged around pretty good in posting a 28-point, 12-rebound double-double in Milwaukee.
Wembanyama is probable for tonight after missing Tuesday at Bucks. He’s going through shootaround now at Roosevelt University. https://t.co/Uz8V7tqScy
Spurs have downgraded Vassell from available to questionable for tonight at Detroit due to an illness.
Spurs say both Victor Wembanyama (ankle soreness) and Keldon Johnson (lower back) are PROBABLE for tomorrow in Chicago.
Victor Wembanyama is PROBABLE for Thursday @ Chicago with right ankle soreness. Keldon Johnson is also PROBABLE with low back tightness per Spurs
What we learned from the Spurs’ loss to the Bucks https://t.co/W1W6uBpXQW
Keldon Johnson shines in Spurs’ loss to the Bucks https://t.co/Ao2f2DZZ5c
#Spurs notebook: 1, Signs point to Wembanyama returning against Bulls. 2, Keldon Johnson paid a price for his 28-point, 12-rebound double-double against Bucks. 3, Chicago without Torrey Craig, whose sharpshooting helped sink Spurs in Dec. 8 meeting. https://t.co/gdmLiuZBDK
Signs point to Victor Wembanyama returning to action in Chicago "I don't think we are expecting it to be long term or anything," Popovich said when asked about Wemby's injury before Tuesday's loss to Miami. https://t.co/ZjyrWq24FP
A spirited Wemby-less performance isn’t enough as the Spurs fall to Bucks https://t.co/5jzuueXJlD
Three takeaways from the #Spurs’ loss to the Damian Lillard-led Bucks: 1, Wemby wanted to face Giannis, but the star rookie’s health matters most. 2, Keldon got mugged on his way to matching season highs for pts & rebs. 3, Pop wants to play Mamu more. https://t.co/TxwZwz2YGQ
Final numbers from Spurs @ Bucks https://t.co/ESGpzSgKJy
San Antonio vs. Milwaukee, Final Score: Spurs overrun by Bucks’ opening surge, lose 119-132 https://t.co/45wtVHh85M
Keldon may need a long stint in an ice bath after this one. He's taken a pounding in scoring 26 points and grabbing 12 boards.
With 22 points and 11 rebounds, Keldon has his sixth double-double of the season. He needs one more board to match his season high.