Injury Updates: Wembanyama’s Status, Cunningham’s Return, Curry’s Workload, Tatum’s Garden Comeback
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Victor Wembanyama remains day-to-day as the Spurs prepare for their second-to-last regular-season game. The rookie center, sidelined by a rib injury, was ruled out of Wednesday’s matchup with Portland. San Antonio expects him to log at least 20 minutes in one of the final two contests to secure award eligibility. “He’s improved quite a bit,” head coach Mitch Johnson said, adding the team will stay “very cautious” with playoff health in mind.
Cade Cunningham returned Wednesday after missing 11 games with a punctured lung and produced 13 points and 10 assists in 25:32 during Detroit’s win over Milwaukee. Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Cunningham’s minutes will be determined game-to-game, and his availability for Thursday’s meeting with Charlotte is uncertain. Cunningham described the injury as unlike any he has faced, crediting medical staff for his recovery.
Stephen Curry scored 29 points in 26 minutes Monday in his first appearance since a knee injury, surpassing the Warriors’ planned restriction. With Golden State playing four times in the season’s final week, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reports Curry is expected to sit either Friday against Sacramento or Saturday. The Warriors may rest the guard to ensure he is ready for the play-in round, where they must win twice to reach the postseason.
Jayson Tatum is set to play at Madison Square Garden on Thursday for the first time since rupturing his Achilles there in last year’s playoffs. A Boston victory would lock up the No. 2 seed, while the Knicks fight to stay ahead of Cleveland for third. Tatum acknowledged mixed emotions about returning: “I’m not thrilled to go back and play there… but it’s part of it.”
Source: Hoops Rumors
