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The Phoenix Suns will be facing the Los Angeles Lakers, and there is a chance that they will get back their star player from injury. Devin Booker has missed the past three games for the Suns as he’s dealt with a groin strain. In that span, the Suns have gone 1-2, and it’s obvious that they need their best player on the floor if they want to win games. The Suns have been a surprise to many this season, but they have been competing hard, and there have been many players who have stepped up. If they can get Booker back sooner rather than later, they can get back to their winning ways. Devin Booker’s injury status vs. Lakers Booker is listed as questionable against the Lakers, which means there is a good chance that he could return. This is the first time since the injury that Booker has been listed as questionable since the injury, which is good news for the Suns. If he doesn’t return against the Lakers, he could be coming back sometime during the week. Booker is averaging 25.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game this season, shooting 45.7% from the field and 31.5% from the three-point line. Of course, he’s been a key factor for the Suns this season, and while he’s sidelined, players such as Collin Gillespie have stepped up. Another player who has stepped up this season is Dillon Brooks, who is still being disruptive on the defensive end, but his offense has taken a new step. He’s been the second leading scorer for the Suns behind Booker, and he’s showing that his impact is contagious, just like every team he has been on. The Suns are still not at full strength, as Jalen Green is still working back from a hamstring injury, and it’s uncertain when he’ll return. The post Suns’ Devin Booker upgraded on injury report for Lakers showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the NBA Cup final with a thrilling 111-109 victory over the high-powered Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. All-Star Victor Wembanyama and future Hall of Famer Chris Paul shared a touching moment after the contest. After the game, Wembanyama and Paul exchanged pleasantries after the final buzzer. Paul has played for both the Thunder and the Spurs during his career and was teammates with the 21-year-old last season. The night marked Wembanyama’s first game back since suffering a strained left calf earlier this season. He came off the bench for the first time in his career and provided 22 points, nine rebounds, and two assists over 21 minutes. “It’s our first time playing [with] everybody [healthy],” Wembanyama told ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. “We were already a solid team already more than 20 games ago. It’s just experience. We’re just figuring it out. And the difference with us and [Oklahoma City] is we haven’t had this many reps recognizing what it takes to win. And this is our next step. “This OKC team, they’re not just first in the league. They’re way ahead of everybody. And when you watch them, no matter who, whether it’s the 12th man or the starting five, whether they’re playing against the 15th seed or any kind of game, they’re playing the same way. They’re enjoying the little things that make them win, and this is the next step we have to pass.” The Spurs went 9-3 while Wembanyama was out, and his teammates instilled a sense of confidence regarding just how far they could go at full strength. “Almost every night they have proven to me that I have nothing to worry about,” Wembanyama said. “The brand of basketball we are playing, that they have been playing, just makes me proud because it’s getting closer to the ideal basketball in my opinion. It’s just beautiful to see.” The Spurs are now 18-7 on the year, while the Thunder are 24-2. The post Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul share special moment after Spurs’ NBA Cup win over Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama returned to the floor with a minutes restriction, a spot on the bench, and a sense of humor that matched the moment. After helping the San Antonio Spurs knock off the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-109 in the NBA Cup semifinals, Wembanyama jokingly floated the idea of winning Sixth Man of the Year, and maybe MVP, too, after coming off the bench for the first time in his NBA career. “Can you win the MVP and the Sixth Man in the same year?” Wembanyama said with a smile. “Am I still eligible? We’ll think about it.” “Am I still eligible? We’ll think about it.” Victor Wembanyama makes a joke on potentially winning the Sixth Man of the Year award (via @BrettSiegelNBA) pic.twitter.com/Pk38XErYmI — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 14, 2025 Jokes aside, Wembanyama’s impact was unmistakable. Playing in his first game in nearly a month after a left calf strain, the 7-foot-4 big man logged just over 20 minutes and delivered when it mattered most. He scored 22 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and blocked two shots, with 15 of his points coming in the fourth quarter as San Antonio snapped Oklahoma City’s 16-game winning streak. Fans inside T-Mobile Arena responded with “M-V-P” chants as Wembanyama closed the game. It capped a comeback that erased a 16-point deficit and sent the Spurs to the NBA Cup championship game against the New York Knicks. Victor Wembanyama might be on bench duty for a bit for the Spurs Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Spurs coach Mitch Johnson carefully managed Wembanyama’s return, holding him out of the first quarter before deploying him in short bursts the rest of the way. The plan paid off. Wembanyama caught a second wind late, anchoring San Antonio on both ends during crunch time. San Antonio outscored the Thunder by 21 points during Wembanyama’s minutes. In the time he sat, the Spurs were outscored by 19. “He rose to the occasion,” guard De’Aaron Fox said. “From the moment he stepped on the floor, he affected the game offensively and defensively.” The win carried significance beyond the standings. The Spurs went 9-3 during Wembanyama’s absence, building confidence behind Fox and a young, improving rotation. Saturday marked the first time this season San Antonio had its core fully healthy, and the result felt like a glimpse of what this group can become. “This wasn’t a typical regular-season game,” Wembanyama said. “If you lose, you’re out. Some teams are built for these moments, some aren’t. We definitely are.” Whether Wembanyama starts or comes off the bench again is secondary. What mattered most was clear. On a big stage, with everything on the line, the Spurs’ future showed up and looked ready. The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama jokes about winning Sixth Man of the Year after beating Thunder off bench appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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