Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs suffered a narrow 109–108 defeat to the Golden State Warriors on Friday. While Wemby completed the game showing no visible signs of discomfort, reports have now confirmed that he is expected to miss several weeks due to a lower-leg injury.

The exact reason for Wembanyama’s injury has not been fully disclosed, but a particular moment in the game sparked outrage among fans. In the fourth quarter, cameras caught Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski tripping Wembanyama, which left the Spurs star crashing hard to the floor.

Despite the incident, Wembanyama put up solid numbers with 26 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks against Golden State. He also drew attention throughout the game for his spirited trash talk with Draymond Green.

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