SAN ANTONIO — — Stephon Castle had 17 factors, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 on Monday night time after Victor Wembanyama left within the first half on account of a left rib contusion.
Wembanyama’s standing for the ultimate week of the common season is unknown.
San Antonio (60-19) is is 2 1/2 video games behind Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City (62-16) and warranted of ending no worse than second within the convention.
Philadelphia misplaced its second straight because it battles to remain out of the play-in event. The 76ers (43-36) are a half-game behind the Toronto Raptors (43-35) for sixth place within the Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia heart Joel Embiid had 34 factors and 12 rebounds, and Paul George added 16 factors.
Wembanyama didn’t play within the second half after taking an elbow from George close to midcourt. Wembanyama was sprinting up-court when George tried to deflect a go, however as a substitute struck the 22-year-old within the aspect on the 1:11 mark of the second quarter. Wembanyama remained on the courtroom for a few minute earlier than being subbed.
Wembanyama returned to play 5 extra minutes earlier than asking San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson to take him out of the sport with 44 seconds left within the first half. He didn’t return.
San Antonio opened a four-game homestand to shut its common season earlier than internet hosting the primary two video games of the opening spherical of the playoffs.
Wembanyama had 17 factors, 5 rebounds and three blocks in 15:40. It constitutes an official sport per the NBA tips, which permit two exceptions of 15 to 19:59 minutes to rely towards the league-required minimal of 65 video games performed for award eligibility. Wembanyama has said he wants to win the league’s MVP award this season.
Wembanyama had performed 63 video games this season, together with the NBA Cup Final.
Luke Kornet, who began the second half rather than Wembanyama, had 10 factors and three rebounds.
It was Castle’s fifth triple-double.
76ers: At Houston on Thursday.
Spurs: Host Portland on Wednesday.
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