BREAKING: Victor Wembanyama's Status In Pelicans-Spurs Game

Victor Wembanyama went to the locker room during Sunday's game.

Dec 8, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) lays on the court in front of guard Stephon Castle (5) in the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Victor Wembanyama has returned to the game (h/t Underdog NBA).

Status alert: Victor Wembanyama (back) has returned to Sunday's game.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) December 9, 2024

On Sunday night, the San Antonio Spurs are playing the New Orleans Pelicans (at home) in Texas.

Victor Wembanyama made his return to action after a two-game absence.

However, the 2024 Rookie of The Year went to the locker room during the first half.

Via Underdog NBA: "Status alert: Victor Wembanyama headed to locker room Sunday."

Status alert: Victor Wembanyama headed to locker room Sunday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) December 9, 2024

Before exiting, Wembanyama had two points, four rebounds, one assist and one block while shooting 1/4 from the field in his first three minutes of playing time.

Via Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune: "#Pelicans leading Spurs 34-28 at end of first. Victor Wembanyama left game with 8:59 left in first quarter with back injury. He's been dealing with back issues the past few games."

#Pelicans leading Spurs 34-28 at end of first.
Victor Wembanyama left game with 8:59 left in first quarter with back injury. He's been dealing with back issues the past few games.

— Rod Walker (@RodWalkerNola) December 9, 2024

Wembanyama came into play with averages of 23.5 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.4 blocks per contest while shooting 47.6% from the field and 33.7% from the three-point range in his first 18 games.

End of 1st quarter: Pelicans 34, Spurs 28

Murphy 10 pts (2-3 3PT)
Murray 7 pts, 3 assts
Missi 7 pts, 8 rebs

Victory Wembanyama and Zach Collins both left with back injuries in the first quarter and the Pels took advantage to get off to a good start. Murphy and Murray are…

— Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) December 9, 2024

The Spurs (11-12) entered the night in the middle of a three-game losing skid after falling 140-113 to the Sacramento Kings.

At home, they have gone 8-6 in 14 games.

Following the Pelicans, the Spurs will play their next game on Friday evening when they travel to Oregon for a showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Wemby headed to the locker room 😢 pic.twitter.com/ArOKz6eFJY

— WembyMuse (@Wemby_Muse) December 9, 2024

The Spurs are coming off a season where they were the 14th seed with a 22-60 record.

There is good reason to believe that they will be able to make the play-in tournament in 2025.