Is Victor Wembanyama Playing Tonight Against OKC Thunder? Huge Update on Spurs Superstar's Status for NBA Cup Semifinal (Dec. 13)

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Is Victor Wembanyama Playing Tonight Against OKC Thunder? Huge Update on Spurs Superstar's Status for NBA Cup Semifinal (Dec. 13). (Image Source: Imagn)

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is likely to make his highly anticipated comeback in the NBA Cup semifinal against the OKC Thunder on Saturday. The French phenom was listed as probable on the team's injury report after the practice concluded on Friday.

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Wembanyama's comeback couldn't have come at a better time, as the Spurs are against the defending champion, who have lost just one game all season. San Antonio's defensive stalwart is ready for the blockbuster game and confirmed his availability for the semis. However, the Spurs' poster boy will be on minutes restrictions.

"I'm feeling great. I'm ready to go," Wembanyama told reporters on Friday.
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The 7-foot-4 center missed the last 12 games with a left calf strain. In his absence, the Spurs played extremely well, winning nine games and rising to fifth place in the West with a 17-7 record. Also, if Wembanyama is cleared to play on Saturday, the Spurs will have a fully healthy roster for the first time this season.

Talking about Wembanyama's numbers, the former Rookie of the Year was in breathtaking rhythm before getting sidelined. He is averaging 26.2 points on 50.2% shooting, including 34.5% from deep, along with 12.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.6 blocks per game.

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Meanwhile, the Spurs will be without their two-way players Harrison Ingram, Riley Minix and David Jones Garcia. All three of them are with the G League team, the Austin Spurs.

How to watch Victor Wembanyama in action during Spurs vs. Thunder?

Fans can turn to Amazon Prime Video to watch the San Antonio Spurs take on the OKC Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal. The game will also be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).

T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, will host the high-voltage encounter between the Spurs and Thunder. Tip off is slated for 9 p.m. EST (6 p.m. PT).

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