Victor Wembanyama is questionable for Friday’s Mavericks vs. Spurs game at 8:00 p.m. ET.
A left rib contusion held Wembanyama out of April 8’s 112-101 win vs. the Trail Blazers. That same injury puts Wemby’s status in question for tonight.
In the French phenom’s last absence, Spurs PG De’Aaron Fox led the team with 25 points. Pick More or Less for De’Aaron Fox’s 15.5 points projection tonight on PrizePicks.
Below, we'll break down the latest Victor Wembanyama injury update and who to target on PrizePicks if the Spurs’ leading scorer is out once again.
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Victor Wembanyama Injury Update: Is Wemby Playing Tonight vs. Mavericks?
The NBA injury report currently lists Wemby as questionable due to his left rib contusion. The same injury held him out of action on Wednesday, April 8. He was also warming the bench on April 2 from an ankle injury.
On April 7, Shams Charania of ESPN reported Wembanyama may play in one of the three remaining regular season games, with the final matchup slated for Sunday vs. the Nuggets. Wemby must play in one more game for at least 20 minutes to be eligible for end-of-season awards.
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What Players to Target on PrizePicks if Wemby Is Out?
Spurs G Stephon Castle (foot) is also questionable tonight, and he was alongside Wemby on the absentee list on Wednesday. In that game, PG De’Aaron Fox (25 points), SF Keldon Johnson (20 points), and F Carter Bryant (17 points) led the charge.
When Wembanyama and Castle are off the court, Fox (+5.6%), G Dylan Harper (+4.6%), and G Devin Vassell (+3.9%) see notable increases in usage rate, via FantasyLabs.
On Wednesday, Spurs C Luke Kornet started in Wemby’s place with 26 minutes, and Harper posted 33 minutes in the starting lineup, replacing Castle.
Here are the Spurs players who may benefit most on PrizePicks if Wembanyama is out — and their stat projections for Friday night.
- PG De’Aaron Fox — 15.5 Points / 24.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts / 30 Fantasy Score
- G Dylan Harper — 9.5 Points (Goblin) / 3.5 Rebounds (Goblin)
Harper averages 11.8 points per game (PPG), but he’s increased that to 14.8 PPG over five games in April. He’s red-hot, shooting 58.2% from the field and an absurd 61.5% on 3-pointers this month.
Dunks & Threes ranks the Mavericks 27th in 3-point shot distribution allowed (35.3%), and Dallas gives up 36.6 3-point attempts per contest (16th).
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Harper’s usage rate has a +2.2% increase when Wemby is off the court, and that further increases to +4.6% when Castle is also out. If two of the Spurs’ key players are absent, the rookie guard could keep up his hot streak.
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