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Victor Wembanyama to miss San Antonio Spurs’ rematch with Phoenix after he had big game vs. Suns

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama had to miss Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle.

The 7-foot-3 center from France was ruled out after participating in San Antonio’s morning shootaround to test his ankle.

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said the injury is not severe and it is “a little better than 50-50” that Wembanyama will play Wednesday at Utah.

Wembanyama got hurt during Saturday’s 131-106 loss to Phoenix. He did not play in the fourth quarter, with the Suns leading by as many as 32 points during the game.

Wembanyama had 13 points, five rebounds, four assists and a blocked shot in 21 minutes against Phoenix.

The top pick in last year’s NBA draft is averaging 20.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.4 blocks and 1.3 steals in 29 minutes per game.

San Antonio (15-56) is in danger of finishing with the worst record in franchise history despite Wembanyama being the leading candidate for NBA Rookie of the Year.

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