The San Antonio Spurs will be forced to adjust on the fly tonight after a late injury setback to their franchise centerpiece. **Victor Wembanyama** will not play in the road matchup against the **Indiana Pacers** after hyperextending his knee during Wednesday’s win over the **New York Knicks**. As a precaution, the Spurs kept the 21-year-old in San Antonio for further treatment rather than sending him to Indianapolis.

Medical tests brought some relief. An MRI showed no ligament damage, but the team ruled Wembanyama out for tonight and is expected to list him as questionable for Saturday’s game in Portland. The decision reflects a cautious approach, prioritizing long-term health over rushing him back for a single regular-season contest.

San Antonio’s injury list doesn’t stop there. **Devin Vassell** remains sidelined with a left adductor strain and is expected to miss at least two more games, including tonight. Two-way forward **Harrison Ingram** could also be unavailable, further thinning the rotation. Losing Wembanyama is especially significant given his impact this season, as he’s averaging 24.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game.

The Pacers are dealing with their own health challenges. Guard **T.J. McConnell** is questionable with a hamstring issue, while forward **Obi Toppin** remains out indefinitely following right-foot surgery. Center **Isaiah Jackson** is sidelined due to a concussion, and star guard **Tyrese Haliburton** continues to miss time as he recovers from an Achilles injury suffered during last season’s Finals run.

With both teams short-handed, rotations are expected to shift dramatically. Bench players will be asked to take on expanded roles, and matchups could look very different than originally planned. For the Spurs, replacing Wembanyama’s rim protection and scoring will be a major challenge. For Indiana, depth and adaptability will be tested as well.

San Antonio’s decision to hold Wembanyama out despite clean imaging sends a clear message: protecting their generational talent matters more than one game on the schedule.

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