San Antonio pulled out a 115-102 victory over Philadelphia on Monday night, but the win came at a cost. Victor Wembanyama left the floor with a left rib contusion after a mid‑quarter clash with Paul George. He returned briefly before exiting for good with 6:49 left in the first half, missing the second half entirely for the team.

He logged 15 minutes, 40 seconds and recorded 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks. That time meets the NBA’s exemption that counts players with at least 15 minutes toward award eligibility. Wembanyama, who tops San Antonio with 24.9 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game, had just finished a three‑game stretch of 30‑point, 15‑rebound nights, a run only Shaquille O’Neal matched since 1999.

With three regular‑season games remaining, the Spurs must manage Wembanyama’s health while ensuring he logs a 20‑minute effort to keep his MVP and Defensive Player of the Year candidacy alive. The French star’s absence tested San Antonio’s depth, but the victory preserved a winning record and kept playoff hopes intact. His status will still be monitored closely tonight.