Victor Wembanyama's Injury Status For Spurs-Bucks Game

Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for Tuesday's game.

On Tuesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs will be in Wisconsin to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks.  

For the game, they will be without their best player, as Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out. 

Via Underdog NBA: "Victor Wembanyama (ankle) ruled out for Tuesday."

Victor Wembanyama (ankle) ruled out for Tuesday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) December 18, 2023

Wembanyama has gotten off to a fantastic start to the season with averages of 19.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.0 blocks per contest while shooting 43.6% from the field and 28.1% from the three-point range in 24 games.

That said, the Spurs have been among the worst teams in the league. 

They are the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 4-21 record in their first 25 games. 

In addition, the Spurs are 1-9 over their last ten games and most recently lost to the New Orleans Pelicans by a score of 146-110. 

Wembanyama had 17 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, one steal and four blocks while shooting 6/13 from the field and 2/6 from the three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time. 

Following the Bucks, the Spurs will play their next game on Thursday evening when they visit DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. 

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As for the Bucks, they are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 19-7 record in their first 26 games. 

They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak and will play their next game on Thursday evening when they host the Orlando Magic in Wisconsin.