Victor Wembanyama MRI shows no ligament damage in left knee

Victor Wembanyama MRI shows no ligament damage in left knee

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Key Points:

  • San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama suffered a left knee hyperextension but no ligament damage, according to an MRI, and will miss Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers.
  • Wembanyama's injury occurred during a game against the New York Knicks, when he hyperextended his knee while attempting an offensive rebound, though there was no contact with a defender.
  • The All-Star center is listed as day-to-day and is staying in San Antonio to rehabilitate, not traveling with the team to Indiana.
  • Despite the injury, Wembanyama returned to the bench late in the game and remains a key player, averaging 24.3 points and 11.7 rebounds for the Spurs, who lead the