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Nuggets Make Final Nikola Jokic Decision vs Timberwolves

2025 年 11 月 16 日 admin Leave a comment

Coming off his big game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was downgraded on the injury report for Saturday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to the official NBA injury report, Jokic is dealing with a left wrist sprain. The Nuggets initially listed him as questionable when they revealed his status on Friday night.

### Nuggets Reveal Nikola Jokic’s Playing Status vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Although the Nuggets left the door open for a potential night off for Jokic, the veteran center has been officially cleared for action.

When the Nuggets hit the road for a trip that began in Sacramento on November 11, Jokic started the stretch strong with a 35-point, 15-rebound double-double. The Nuggets secured a 122-108 victory over the Kings.

In the following game against the LA Clippers, Jokic logged 33 minutes and once again contributed to a double-double. He scored a season-high 55 points on an impressive 78 percent shooting and pulled down 12 rebounds. The Nuggets won 130-116, extending their winning streak to six games.

The Nuggets are currently on the hunt to become the third team to notch 10 wins in the NBA this season. Their biggest threat at the moment, the Oklahoma City Thunder, holds a 12-1 record, placing them atop the Western Conference.

On the other side of the league, the Detroit Pistons improved to 11-2 after extending their winning streak to nine games with a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

### Jokic Continues MVP-Level Performance

For the Nuggets, Jokic is once again looking like a potential frontrunner for the league’s MVP award. He has won the honor three out of the last five seasons and finished second in the two years he didn’t.

Last year, Jokic averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.8 assists per game. This season, he is putting up 28.8 points per game while shooting 68 percent from the field and 41 percent from three-point range. Additionally, he is pulling down a career-high 13.1 rebounds per game and producing a career-best 10.9 assists per game.

Jokic will get a chance to continue building on another MVP-caliber campaign on Saturday night against Minnesota.
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/nuggets-make-final-nikola-jokic-decision-timberwolves-11054310

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Lakers’ Underrated $12M Wing Credits Anthony Edwards for “Who’s Number 12” Fame Amid Growing Fan Support

2025 年 11 月 4 日 admin Leave a comment

The wing has gained notoriety in recent games, especially after Anthony Edwards’ “Who’s Number 12” jab on Wednesday. During the game, Edwards jokingly replied, “That’s what I’m asking. I don’t know.”

In a post-game conference on Sunday, the wing credited Edwards for his newfound fame. “I kinda put my hands up like this, and I kinda agree with him like, ‘who’s number 12?’ I kinda played into it a little bit. I find that kind of stuff funny ‘cause I am not well known at this moment, so I’ll just, you know, head down, working hard, that’s all I do. Shoutout Anthony Edwards for allowing that clip to go viral,” he expressed.

His performance helped the Lakers secure a close 116-115 win as they bounced back from a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Since then, the Lakers have won three straight games, climbing to third in the Western Conference standings.

The forward joined the Lakers during free agency after spending the end of last season with the Sacramento Kings. He’s currently averaging 12.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists while shooting 60.0% from the field.

He has been one of the Lakers’ most efficient scorers, maintaining a 60.0% field goal percentage and 50.0% accuracy from three-point range. Though his shooting percentage dipped in the following two games, he bounced back with a 90% performance against the Timberwolves, followed by 62.5% and 76.9% showings against the Grizzlies and Heat, respectively.

The forward had another impressive game against the Trail Blazers on Monday, shooting 50% from the field and impressing fans through his consistent shooting display.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/lakers-underrated-12m-wing-credits-anthony-edwards-who-s-number-12-fame-amid-growing-fan-support

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Austin Reaves drops humble admission after game-winner vs. Timberwolves

2025 年 10 月 30 日 admin Leave a comment

The Los Angeles Lakers’ current two-game road trip got off to a thrilling start after Austin Reaves sank a game-winner to bury the Minnesota Timberwolves, 116-115. The shot capped off what’s been a massive week for Reaves, beginning with his career-high 51 points he dropped on the Sacramento Kings last Sunday in a win.

Following the win against the Timberwolves, Austin Reaves remained humble when speaking about the game-winner and his hectic week so far, as per ESPN.

“I’m still not gonna talk about myself,” Reaves said. “It’s fun, I love to play the game of basketball. Obviously I wouldn’t be able to do any of it without our coaching staff believing in me, the players believing in me, and just having so much joy playing basketball. It’s fun. Just guys stepping up after people going down, it’s big.”

The Lakers have dealt with major injury issues to start the year, beginning with LeBron James’ season debut delayed due to a nerve injury. Matters were made worse when it was announced that Luka Dončić would be sidelined for at least one week as he battles both a finger and a leg injury.

But with the Lakers’ star duo sidelined, Reaves has made the case that it should be a star trio instead. Following his 51 points against the Kings, he dropped 41 points in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers as the Lakers were extremely short-handed. And then came the game-winner against the Timberwolves.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick has mentioned how one of the ways in which he challenged Reaves was to take on more of a leadership role. He’s made it a point to convey to Reaves that this team is as much his as it is James’ or Dončić’s.

After the Lakers grabbed the win against the Wolves, Redick explained why he has unwavering confidence in Reaves, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

“That guy is going to show up in the big moments,” Redick said. “Not surprised. He’s done that many times in his career, he’s done many times since I’ve been his coach. I feel very comfortable with him making decisions in late game.”

Reaves had appeared in all four of the Lakers’ games this season coming into Wednesday’s matchup against the Wolves. He had been averaging 35.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 8.5 assists, and 1.8 steals with shooting splits of 57.3 percent from the field, 42.9 percent from three-point range, and 88.2 percent from the free-throw line. He also was leading the league in free-throw attempts at 12.8 per game.

This offseason is shaping up to be a big one for Reaves, as he can opt out of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent. Reaves turned down a contract extension from the Lakers this past offseason, but that does not necessarily mean he won’t be in purple and gold for years to come. Financially, it’s better for him to opt out and re-sign on a longer deal with the Lakers once the season is over.

If he keeps up this level of play, an All-Star appearance might be in the not-so-distant future.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-austin-reaves-humble-admission-game-winner-timberwolves

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“Absolutely crapping their pants”: Zach Lowe Sees Warriors, Lakers, Growing Uneasy amid Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Steep Ascension

2025 年 10 月 28 日 admin Leave a comment

Most NBA insiders projected Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to win around 42-44 games this season. In the unforgiving Western Conference, that meant fighting for a play-in tournament spot. However, just a week into the games, analyst Zach Lowe highlighted how experts might have underrated Wemby and the Spurs.

On his podcast this Monday, Lowe spoke with fellow analyst Kirk Goldsberry about the Wembanyama-led team. He said, “Every other team, from Golden State down to the Lakers, Grizzlies, has got to be absolutely crapping their pants because the Spurs are coming for a top 6 seed, at least a fight for it. And the argument for that, as it was before the season, is that this dude is so goddamn good.”

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Like most analysts before the season started, Lowe had predicted the OKC Thunder and the Denver Nuggets would battle for the top seed in the West. The Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and LA Clippers were favorites to earn an outright playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Lakers, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Spurs were expected to slug it out for play-in tournament spots.

The projection around the Spurs, however, has improved significantly following Victor Wembanyama’s blistering start to the season. San Antonio is off to a perfect 4-0 slate, powered by the French phenom’s stunning play. Wembanyama is currently averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.0 blocks, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.

According to Lowe, the 7-foot-5 center has been so “goddamn good” that Wemby effectively covers many of the Spurs’ loopholes, elevating the entire team.

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### Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Sit Atop the Western Conference

The San Antonio Spurs remained unbeaten after a commanding 121-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Victor Wembanyama contributed 24 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists, pushing the Spurs to their fourth straight win.

San Antonio now sits atop the Western Conference with a 4-0 record. The OKC Thunder, locked in a seesaw battle with the Dallas Mavericks, hold second place with a 3-0 mark.

As of press time, the Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and LA Clippers round out the top six—all holding identical 2-1 records.

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One of the most surprising developments this early in the season has been the Houston Rockets’ initial struggles despite boasting a jumbo roster. The Rockets own a 1-2 record, which is the second-worst in the Western Conference right now.

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The season is still in its infancy, so a lot can change. However, based on their current form and the standout play from Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs look ready to challenge for at least a guaranteed spot in the 2026 playoffs. Fans and analysts alike should be keeping a close eye on this revitalized team as the season unfolds.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-absolutely-crapping-pants-zach-lowe-sees-warriors-lakers-growing-uneasy-amid-victor-wembanyama-s-spurs-steep-ascension

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“Absolutely crapping their pants”: Zach Lowe Sees Warriors, Lakers, Growing Uneasy amid Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Steep Ascension

2025 年 10 月 28 日 admin Leave a comment

A week into the games, analyst Zach Lowe underlined how experts might have underrated Wembanyama and the Spurs. On his podcast Monday, Lowe told guest fellow analyst Kirk Goldsberry what he thought of the Wembanyama-led team:

“Every other team, from Golden State down to the Lakers, Grizzlies, has got to be absolutely crapping their pants because the Spurs are coming for a top 6 seed, at least a fight for it. And the argument for that, as it was before the season, is that this dude is so goddamn good.”

Like most analysts before the season started, Lowe predicted the OKC Thunder and the Denver Nuggets to battle for the top seed in the West. The Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and LA Clippers were favorites to earn outright playoff spots. Meanwhile, the Lakers, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Spurs were expected to slug it out for play-in tournament positions.

### Spurs’ Projection Improves with Wembanyama’s Strong Start

The projection around the Spurs improved following Victor Wembanyama’s blistering start to the season. San Antonio is off to a perfect 4-0 slate behind the Frenchman’s stunning play. Wembanyama is currently averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.0 blocks, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.

According to Lowe, the 7-foot-5 center has been so “goddamn good” that Wembanyama covers many of the Spurs’ loopholes, making the team a more serious contender than initially expected.

### Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Sit Atop the Western Conference

The San Antonio Spurs remained unbeaten on Monday after whipping the Toronto Raptors 121-103. Victor Wembanyama’s 24 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists pushed the Spurs to their fourth straight win.

San Antonio now sits atop the Western Conference with a perfect 4-0 record. The OKC Thunder, engaged in a seesaw battle with the Dallas Mavericks, are in second place with a 3-0 mark. As of press time, the Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and LA Clippers round off the top six with identical 2-1 records.

The most surprising development has been the Houston Rockets’ initial struggles with a jumbo roster. They own a 1-2 record, the second-worst in their conference.

### Looking Ahead

The season is still early, so anything can happen. However, Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs look ready to challenge for at least a guaranteed spot in the 2026 playoffs. With Wembanyama leading the charge, San Antonio might finally break out of the pack and become a formidable force in the Western Conference this year.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-absolutely-crapping-pants-zach-lowe-sees-warriors-lakers-growing-uneasy-amid-victor-wembanyama-s-spurs-steep-ascension

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“Absolutely crapping their pants”: Zach Lowe Sees Warriors, Lakers, Growing Uneasy amid Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Steep Ascension

2025 年 10 月 28 日 admin Leave a comment

Most NBA insiders projected Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to win around 42-44 games this season. In the unforgiving Western Conference, that meant fighting for a play-in tournament spot. However, just a week into the season, analyst Zach Lowe highlighted how experts might have underestimated Wemby and his team.

On his podcast this Monday, Lowe shared his thoughts with fellow analyst Kirk Goldsberry about the Wembanyama-led Spurs:
“Every other team, from Golden State down to the Lakers, Grizzlies, has got to be absolutely crapping their pants because the Spurs are coming for a top 6 seed, at least a fight for it. And the argument for that, as it was before the season, is that this dude is so goddamn good.”

Like most analysts before the season started, Lowe had predicted the OKC Thunder and Denver Nuggets to battle for the top seed in the Western Conference. The Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and LA Clippers were expected to earn outright playoff spots. Meanwhile, the Lakers, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Spurs were projected to slug it out for play-in tournament spots.

But the projection around the Spurs has noticeably improved following Victor Wembanyama’s blistering start to the season. San Antonio is off to a perfect 4-0 start, largely thanks to the French phenom’s stunning performances.

Wembanyama is currently averaging an impressive 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.0 blocks, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. According to Lowe, the 7-foot-5 center has been so “goddamn good” that he effectively covers many of the Spurs’ weaknesses.

### Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Sit Atop the Western Conference

The San Antonio Spurs remained unbeaten on Monday after a dominant 121-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Wembanyama’s 24 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists helped push the Spurs to their fourth straight win. With this win, San Antonio now sits atop the Western Conference with a flawless 4-0 record.

The OKC Thunder, engaged in a close battle with the Dallas Mavericks, hold second place with a 3-0 mark. Following them, the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and LA Clippers round out the top six, all with identical 2-1 records.

A surprising development this early in the season has been the Houston Rockets’ struggles with their jumbo roster. They currently own a 1-2 record, the second-worst in the conference.

While the season is still young and anything can happen, Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs look poised to challenge for at least a guaranteed spot in the 2026 playoffs. The emergence of Wembanyama as a generational talent is quickly reshaping expectations for San Antonio and the Western Conference landscape.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-absolutely-crapping-pants-zach-lowe-sees-warriors-lakers-growing-uneasy-amid-victor-wembanyama-s-spurs-steep-ascension

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“Absolutely crapping their pants”: Zach Lowe Sees Warriors, Lakers, Growing Uneasy amid Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Steep Ascension

2025 年 10 月 28 日 admin Leave a comment

However, just a week into the games, analyst Zach Lowe highlighted how experts might have underestimated Wembanyama and the Spurs. On his podcast Monday, Lowe shared his thoughts with fellow analyst Kirk Goldsberry about the Wembanyama-led team:

Like many analysts before the season started, Lowe had predicted the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets to battle for the top seed in the West. The Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and LA Clippers were expected to earn outright playoff spots. Meanwhile, the Lakers, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Spurs were anticipated to slug it out for play-in tournament positions.

The outlook for the Spurs improved dramatically following Victor Wembanyama’s blistering start to the season. San Antonio has kicked off campaign with a perfect 4-0 record, powered by the French phenom’s stunning performances. Wembanyama is currently averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.0 blocks, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.

According to Lowe, the 7-foot-5 center has been so “goddamn good” that he covers many of the Spurs’ weaknesses and loopholes, making the team much more formidable.

### Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Sit Atop the Western Conference

The San Antonio Spurs remained unbeaten on Monday after dominating the Toronto Raptors 121-103. Victor Wembanyama contributed 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists, pushing the Spurs to their fourth straight win.

With a 4-0 record, San Antonio now sits atop the Western Conference standings. The Oklahoma City Thunder, locked in a seesaw battle with the Dallas Mavericks, hold second place with a 3-0 mark. Right behind them, the Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and LA Clippers round out the top six with identical 2-1 records.

One of the most surprising developments early in the season has been the Houston Rockets’ struggles with their jumbo roster, currently sitting at 1-2—the second-worst record in the conference.

Although the season is still in its infancy and much can change, Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs look poised to challenge strongly for at least a guaranteed spot in the 2026 playoffs.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-absolutely-crapping-pants-zach-lowe-sees-warriors-lakers-growing-uneasy-amid-victor-wembanyama-s-spurs-steep-ascension

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“Absolutely crapping their pants”: Zach Lowe Sees Warriors, Lakers, Growing Uneasy amid Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Steep Ascension

2025 年 10 月 28 日 admin Leave a comment

Most NBA insiders projected Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to win around 42-44 games this season. In the unforgiving Western Conference, that meant fighting for a play-in tournament spot. However, just a week into the season, analyst Zach Lowe highlighted how experts might have underrated Wemby and the Spurs.

On his podcast this Monday, Lowe shared his thoughts with fellow analyst Kirk Goldsberry about the Wembanyama-led team:
“Every other team, from Golden State down to the Lakers, Grizzlies, has got to be absolutely crapping their pants because the Spurs are coming for a top 6 seed, at least a fight for it. And the argument for that, as it was before the season, is that this dude is so goddamn good.”

Like most analysts before the season started, Lowe predicted the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets to battle for the top seed in the West. The Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and LA Clippers were favored to earn outright playoff spots. Meanwhile, the Lakers, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Spurs were expected to slug it out for play-in tournament spots.

The projection around the Spurs improved significantly following Victor Wembanyama’s blistering start to the season. San Antonio is off to a perfect 4-0 start, powered by the French phenom’s stunning play. Wembanyama is averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.0 blocks, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. According to Lowe, the 7-foot-5 center has been so “goddamn good” that he effectively covers many of the Spurs’ weaknesses.

### Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Sit Atop the Western Conference

The San Antonio Spurs remained unbeaten on Monday after dominating the Toronto Raptors 121-103. Victor Wembanyama posted 24 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists to push the Spurs to their fourth straight win. San Antonio now sits atop the Western Conference standings with a perfect 4-0 record.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, engaged in a seesaw battle with the Dallas Mavericks, are in second place with a 3-0 mark. As of press time, the Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and LA Clippers round out the top six, all holding identical 2-1 records.

The most surprising development has been the Houston Rockets’ early struggles with their jumbo roster, owning a 1-2 record — the second-worst in the conference.

While the season is still early and much can change, Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs look poised to challenge for at least a guaranteed spot in the 2026 playoffs. Their hot start has already shaken up the expectations around the Western Conference and caught the attention of NBA analysts and fans alike.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-absolutely-crapping-pants-zach-lowe-sees-warriors-lakers-growing-uneasy-amid-victor-wembanyama-s-spurs-steep-ascension

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“Absolutely crapping their pants”: Zach Lowe Sees Warriors, Lakers, Growing Uneasy amid Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Steep Ascension

2025 年 10 月 28 日 admin Leave a comment

A week into the games, analyst Zach Lowe underlined how the experts might have underrated Wemby and Co. On his podcast on Monday, Lowe told guest fellow analyst Kirk Goldsberry what he thought of the Wembanyama-led team:

Like most analysts before the season started, Lowe predicted the OKC Thunder and the Denver Nuggets to battle for the top seed in the West. The Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and LA Clippers were favorites to earn an outright playoff spot. The Lakers, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Spurs were expected to slug it out for play-in tournament spots.

The projection around the Spurs improved following Victor Wembanyama’s blistering start to the season. San Antonio is off to a perfect 4-0 slate behind the Frenchman’s stunning play. Wembanyama is averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.0 blocks, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.

According to Lowe, the 7-foot-5 center has been so “goddamn good” that Wemby covers many of the Spurs’ loopholes.

### Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Sit Atop Western Conference

The OKC Thunder, who are engaged in a seesaw battle with the Dallas Mavericks, are in second place with a 3-0 mark. As of presstime, the Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and LA Clippers round off the top 6 with identical 2-1 records.

The most surprising development has been the Houston Rockets’ initial struggles with a jumbo roster. They own a 1-2 record, the second-worst in their conference.

The season is still early, so anything can still happen. However, Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs look ready to challenge for at least a guaranteed spot in the 2026 playoffs.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-absolutely-crapping-pants-zach-lowe-sees-warriors-lakers-growing-uneasy-amid-victor-wembanyama-s-spurs-steep-ascension

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“Absolutely crapping their pants”: Zach Lowe Sees Warriors, Lakers, Growing Uneasy amid Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Steep Ascension

2025 年 10 月 28 日 admin Leave a comment

A week into the games, analyst Zach Lowe underlined how experts might have underrated Wembanyama and the Spurs. On his podcast on Monday, Lowe told guest and fellow analyst Kirk Goldsberry what he thought of the Wembanyama-led team:

Like most analysts before the season started, Lowe predicted the OKC Thunder and the Denver Nuggets to battle for the top seed in the West. The Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and LA Clippers were favorites to earn an outright playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Lakers, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Spurs were expected to slug it out for play-in tournament spots.

However, the projection around the Spurs improved following Victor Wembanyama’s blistering start to the season. San Antonio is off to a perfect 4-0 slate behind the Frenchman’s stunning play. Wembanyama is averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.0 blocks, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.

According to Lowe, the 7-foot-5 center has been so “goddamn good” that Wembanyama covers many of the Spurs’ loopholes.

### Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Sit Atop Western Conference

San Antonio now sits atop the Western Conference with a 4-0 record. The OKC Thunder, engaged in a seesaw battle with the Dallas Mavericks, are in second place with a 3-0 mark. As of presstime, the Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and LA Clippers round off the top six with identical 2-1 records.

The most surprising development has been the Houston Rockets’ initial struggles with a jumbo roster. They own a 1-2 record, the second-worst in their conference.

The season is still early, so anything can happen. However, Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs look ready to challenge for at least a guaranteed spot in the 2026 playoffs.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-absolutely-crapping-pants-zach-lowe-sees-warriors-lakers-growing-uneasy-amid-victor-wembanyama-s-spurs-steep-ascension