Breaking news about the physical condition of Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama is back in the spotlight in the final stretch of the season. The San Antonio Spurs star is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a rib contusion, although there is optimism about his return before the end of the regular phase.

The French center suffered the blow in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, after a collision with Paul George. Despite the initial scare, tests conducted on Tuesday ruled out a serious injury, leaving his status as day-to-day.

However, the setback has implications beyond the physical. Wembanyama played only 15 minutes and 40 seconds in that game, an insufficient number for it to count towards the eligibility requirements for NBA individual awards.

In the midst of the battle for awards such as Defensive Player of the Year — where he is the top favorite — and also in the MVP race, the center needs to play at least 20 minutes in one of San Antonio's remaining three games to comply with the regulations.

The schedule offers clear opportunities: after the matchup against Portland, the Spurs will close the season at home against the Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets.

The impressive season for the Spurs

Meanwhile, the Texan team boasts a record of 60-19 and still holds a remote chance of reaching the top spot in the West, currently held by the Oklahoma City Thunder. To achieve this, they would need an improbable combination of results, including at least three losses by Oklahoma City in their last four games.

With the collective goal practically defined, all eyes are now on Wembanyama's recovery and his presence on the court long enough to continue competing for awards that could crown a historic season.

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