Warriors could avoid Victor Wembanyama when facing the Spurs
The Golden State Warriors will face the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday (March. 9.) They will be without Steph Curry, who injured his ankle during the team’s loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday (March. 7.) Nevertheless, the Warriors need to continue stacking wins if they intend on cracking the top six of the Western Conference standings.
Fortunately for Steve Kerr’s team, they may avoid a significant roadblock when playing Gregg Popovich‘s team, as rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama is questionable heading into Saturday. The rookie big man is currently dealing with a sprained right ankle.
Golden State has struggled against teams with size this season. Their lack of a presence in the middle of the floor has led to Draymond Green sliding into the five and operating as a full-time small-ball center. Wembanyama’s height, perimeter scoring and rim protection could cause Golden State some significant issues throughout the game.
Gregg Popovich says Victor Wembanyama (sprained right ankle) will probably miss Saturday's game at Golden State
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The Spurs will undoubtedly reassess Wembanyama ahead of Saturday’s game. However, if he is kept out of the rotation, it will be a lucky break for a Warriors team attempting to make up for a tough few months earlier in the season.
