Overview
- Victor Wembanyama was ruled out minutes before tipoff with right-ankle pain after being listed as uncertain.
- San Antonio lost 136–131 to Denver after leading by 20 as Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray fueled the comeback.
- He has missed 15 games and must appear in at least 65 to remain eligible for major regular-season awards.
- The NBA’s March 13 MVP ladder elevated him to No. 2 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, moving ahead of Nikola Jokic and Cade Cunningham.
- A decision on his availability for Saturday’s Spurs–Hornets game will be made before tipoff as the team exercises caution.