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SAN ANTONIO, TX -APRIL 6: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs his left arm after an injury during game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at Frost Bank Center on April 6, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Wembanyama stayed in the first half but did not return to play in the second half. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the San Antonio Spurs played the Philadelphia 76ers (at home) in Texas.
The Spurs won by a score of 115-102.
That said, the more concerning fact was that Victor Wembanyama left the game with an injury.
He finished with 17 points, five rebounds, one assist and three blocks while shooting 7/11 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 16 minutes of playing time.
NBA World Reacts To Victor Wembanyama Injury News
GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on October 08, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@SpursReporter: “Obviously fans are concerned that this MVP frontrunner in on the edge of not meeting the 65-game rule with just three games left. After the game, Mitch Johnson said he had no update on Victor Wembanyama but looked optimistic. He said he hasn’t spoken to anyone- but said they’ll do their due diligence.”
@PolymarketHoops: “Prayers for Wemby, this was the play he got injured 🙏 Sucks to see right before his first postseason.”
Don Harris: “Victor Wembanyama after taking a shot to his left shoulder in the 2nd quarter is not on the court to begin the 2nd half.”
Jared Weiss: “Mitch Johnson says he hasn’t received an update yet on why Victor Wembanyama sat out the second half with a left rib contusion, but said it was a positive that Wemby did come back to play in the first half initially.”
Spurs Culture: “Victor Wembanyama just needs one more game of 20+ min for award eligibility”
GettyFrench basketball player Victor Wembanyama speaks to journalists during the San Antonio Spurs media day at the Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio, Texas on September 29, 2025.
@ClanTheSpursFan: “Bro Wemby has a left rib contusion. Didn’t that take Ja Morant 3 weeks to recover from? Rip DPOY….”
@Three_Cone: “Really hope that Wemby injury isn’t gonna take another guy off All-NBA”
@SpursLegion: “Is Wemby not gonna get NBA awards again?”
@shaesharpeshow: “Bummer to see Wemby hurt, but if he’s out tomorrow vs the Blazers, it could have huge playoff implications”
Wembanyama And The Spurs
GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs is surrounded by teammates after he scored the game-winning basket against the Phoenix Suns at Frost Bank Center on March 19, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
The Spurs improved to 60-19 in 79 games, which has them as the second seed in the Western Conference.
They have won nine out of their last ten games.
Following the 76ers, the Spurs will play their next game on Wednesday when they host the Portland Trail Blazers.
GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center on April 01, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Wembanyama is in his third season in the NBA (all with the Spurs).
The All-Star center had come into the night with averages of 24.9 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.1 blocks per contest while shooting 50.9% from the field and 35.0% from three-point range in 62 games.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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