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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 06: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs guards Jaren Jackson Jr. #8 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on January 06, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Following an impressive victory, the San Antonio Spurs advanced to 48-17 on the season after taking down the Boston Celtics in Texas on March 10.
The Spurs’ star center Victor Wembanyama checked into the game for 37 minutes.
During that time, Wembanyama shot 11-20 from the field, knocking down 8-15 three-pointers. After also adding 9-12 free throws, Wembanyama accounted for 39 points against the Celtics.
The star center logged a double-double by coming down with 11 rebounds. He also had two blocks on the defensive end and generated three assists.
During the game, Wembanyama suffered a minor setback, which took him off the court. Ultimately, he was able to finish the night without any major worries.
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Along with Wembanyama, the Spurs got a strong performance from De’Aaron Fox. The star guard checked in for 35 minutes. He scored 25 points, going 11-14 from the field. Fox nearly had a double-double by dishing out nine assists.
The Spurs defeated the Celtics 125-116.
Victor Wembanyama Addresses Injury In Spurs-Celtics Game
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GettyVictor Wembanyama went down with a minor setback on Tuesday.
Wembanyama took a hit to the face, which caused a temporary absence on the court.
After the Spurs defeated the Celtics, Wembanyama addressed the matter.
via Maxime Aubin, X: Victor Wembanyama on the state of his nose, after taking a hit that forced him to leave the court for a few minutes:
“It’s congested and painful. Fortunately, I don’t need it to play basketball. I think I took the hit right under the nose. It’s a bit blurry. I don’t remember it very well. Was it bleeding? Yes, yes. Honestly, it really hurt.”
Victor Wembanyama sur l'état de son nez, après avoir reçu un coup qui l'a obligé à sortir du terrain quelque minutes :
« Il est congestionné et douloureux. Heureusement, je n'en ai pas besoin pour jouer au basket. Je crois que j'ai pris le coup juste sous le nez. C’est un peu… https://t.co/d0bgNs3hCV
— Maxime Aubin (@MaximeAubin1) March 11, 2026
With nearly 40 minutes logged on the night, Wembanyama didn’t have any other setbacks throughout the game. Clearly, the star center isn’t concerned with the hit.
Victor Wembanyama’s Injury History
GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 5: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a three-point shot against the Detroit Pistons in the first half at Frost Bank Center on March 5, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
Last season, Wembanyama dealt with a health concern, which ended his 2024-2025 run prematurely.
After the All-Star break, the Spurs were forced to shut Wemby down. He finished the season with 46 games played.
During his rookie season, the French big man logged 29.7 minutes per game in 71 outings. Outside of a few absences, the Rookie of the Year was quite healthy.
This season, Wembanyama missed a chunk of games from November to December. The setback was considered a left calf strain. The Spurs closely monitored the big man’s health, as getting him as healthy as possible down the stretch is a major priority.
Wembanyama hasn’t missed a game since January 3.
Where Do The Spurs Rank?
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 23: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a shot against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
The Western Conference has two clear-cut leaders: the Oklahoma City Thunder and Wemby’s Spurs.
While OKC dominated in the standings last season, the Spurs are creeping up behind them this time around.
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At 48-17, the Spurs are just 2.5 games behind the Thunder. Currently, they’ve won five in a row, which marks the second-best streak in the West. Unfortunately, the Thunder have the top streak with six-straight.
As long as Wembanyama remains healthy, the sky is the limit for the Spurs. Barring any further setbacks, Wembanyama should be ready for Spurs-Nuggets on Thursday, March 12.