Despite dealing with injuries, the San Antonio Spurs have been on a roll recently. They are 7-3 in their last ten games, including a convincing road win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
With that victory, the Spurs advanced to the semifinals of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. There, they'll take on the 24-1 Oklahoma City Thunder as the both teams vie for a spot in the final.
Luckily for San Antonio, they'll get an added boost to their lineup, with Victor Wembanyama set to return after being sidelined for nearly a month due to injury per ESPN's Shams Charania. Wembanyama is expected to play on a minutes restriction as he eases back from a calf strain.
Recently, when speaking to ESPN, Wembanyama showcased his determination as he anticipates returning to action. When Wembanyama was asked about the best player in the league, he had a few answers. “Jokić is the best offensive player … I don’t think he’s the best player. (It’s) between Giannis (Antetokounmpo) and Shai (Gilgeous-Alexander). When I come back to the court, it will be me."
Although these are big expectations to live up to, Wembanyama has performed when on the floor this season. In 12 games, Wembanyama has averaged career-highs in points (26.2), rebounds (12.9) and assists (4) per game. Additionally, Wembanyama is averaging over three blocks per game, leading the league by a wide margin.
If San Antonio is able to defeat Oklahoma City on Saturday, they'll play for the In-Season Tournament Championship on Tuesday. If not, they'll return to play on Thursday against the Washington Wizards.
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