Victor Wembanyama starred in a curious (and to some, painful) moment during the game. A picture showed the big man’s ankle brutally twisted. Despite that, he played 34 minutes.
Wembanyama finished with 21 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, one steal and four blocks during the 119-115 win. Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 23 points, adding seven rebounds and eight assists.
The 2025-26 NBA season has seen Victor Wembanyama take his game to a new level. The former No. 1 pick has led his team to the No. 2 seed in the West, while dominating the top seed, the Thunder.
Wemby’s performance confirmed that he is one of the best two-way players in the NBA. Following a 115-102 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Frenchman made his case to win both the MVP .
Victor Wembanyama’s ankle bent at an angle that made fans wince. He shrugged it off, played 34 minutes, and helped the Spurs to another win.
That’s not just toughness. That’s dominance. And it’s exactly why he’s making a serious case for both MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.