Overview
- Victor Wembanyama has missed 12 games since a left calf strain on Nov. 14 and told reporters in Las Vegas he is feeling great and ready to go.
- The Spurs listed the 21-year-old as probable for Saturday’s semifinal after practice-based clearance, with Mitch Johnson signaling an early sub pattern and reduced minutes.
- Oklahoma City enters at 24-1 with a 16-game winning streak, tying the 2015–16 Warriors for the best 25-game start, after a 138-89 quarterfinal rout of Phoenix.
- San Antonio went 9-3 without Wembanyama and advanced by beating the Lakers, and this could be the first game with De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and Wembanyama all active.
- The semifinal is in Las Vegas on Saturday, with the winner advancing to Tuesday’s NBA Cup championship to face the Knicks or Magic.