Victor Wembanyama scores 32 in return to starting lineup for Spurs
Written by admin on December 28, 2025
Victor Wembanyama is back with the Spurs starters on Saturday, though De’Aaron Fox is on the sidelines.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Spurs center Victor Wembanyama returned to the starting lineup Saturday night against the Jazz, but point guard De’Aaron Fox missed the game after experiencing tightness in his left adductor.
Wembanyama scored 32 points on 12-for-21 shooting. He also hauled in seven rebounds in the 127-114 loss to the Jazz.
Prior to Saturday, Wembanyama had come off the bench in seven straight games since returning from a strained left calf that kept him out for 12 games.
San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson opted to bring Wembanyama off the bench due to a minutes restriction as the 7-foot-4 star worked to regain his strength and conditioning.
Fox was downgraded to questionable on Friday afternoon and ruled out Saturday.
Fox missed the first eight games of the season after straining his right hamstring during the offseason. He is averaging 21.9 points, 6.1 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 22 games this season for surging San Antonio.
The Spurs saw their eight-game win streak snapped on Saturday; they are 8-1 in their last nine including three straight victories over Oklahoma City in a two-week span.
Julian Champagnie will make his 18th start of the season with Fox out.
