Victor Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee late in the Spurs' 134-132 victory over the Knicks but expects no missed time after initial tests showed no major damage. He reached his 300th career three-pointer—the fastest for any 7-footer—in a 31-point, 13-rebound performance.
In the fourth quarter with 10:32 to play against the Knicks, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama leaped for an offensive rebound over Karl-Anthony Towns. His left foot slid on landing—replays showing no contact—causing a hyperextension.
He remained down briefly during New York's possession before teammate Kelly Olynyk intentionally fouled to stop play. Guards Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox, along with trainers, doctors, and GM Brian Wright, assisted as Wembanyama hobbled to the locker room. Walking through the tunnel, he shouted to fans, 'I’ll be back!'
Wembanyama returned to the bench with 1:22 left, showing no limp. In 24 minutes, he tallied 31 points and 13 rebounds, sinking his 300th career three-pointer in just 138 games—surpassing Lauri Markkanen's record of 141 for the fastest 7-footer.
'Feeling good, just sore,' Wembanyama said postgame. 'It’s a good thing it was just a hyperextension... I expect to play in the next game [Friday at Indiana].' ESPN's Michael C. Wright and Shams Charania reported negative initial tests, with further evaluation planned Thursday.
The win avenged San Antonio's 124-113 loss to New York on Dec. 16 in the Emirates NBA Cup.
