Victor Wembanyama said he had “zero left” physically but was all smiles after the Spurs overcame a 25-point deficit to stun the Clippers 116-112 on Friday night.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum said he felt anxious in his first game in 298 days but was able to relax and finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a 120-100 win over the Mavs.
Celtics center Nikola Vucevic fractured the ring finger on his right hand in Friday’s win over the Mavs, with sources telling ESPN’s Shams Charania that he will miss approximately a month.
Jayson Tatum is officially available for the Celtics’ Friday night home game against the Mavericks. Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the playoffs less than 10 months ago.
Deandre Ayton left Thursday night’s loss to the Nuggets with a knee injury, and LeBron James complained of a sore elbow afterward and wasn’t sure of his status for Friday’s game against the Pacers.
In the hours leading up to the Warriors’ overtime win in Houston on Thursday night, their absent superstar, Stephen Curry, sent their remaining big name, Draymond Green, a text message of encouragement.