GOOD NEWS: The Warriors game revealed Victor Wembanyama’s injury status.

Star player Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is eligible for Monday night’s rematch with the Golden State Warriors after missing the team’s previous contest. Wembanyama’s absence did not prevent the Spurs from defeating Golden State, as the Warriors were unable to win without Steph Curry.

Wembanyama is back in the starting lineup for this match, although Curry is still sidelined due to an ankle ailment. Curry’s return is anticipated by the Warriors, who really need him. The Warriors are attempting to break out of their apparent long-term cap of the 10th spot in the Western Conference rankings by moving as high up as they can.

Although Golden State has been as high as the ninth seed in recent weeks for small periods of time, a string of disappointing losses has dropped them to the tenth position, 1.5 games below the Los Angeles Lakers. Golden State is glancing up at their Pacific Division rivals as the Lakers have pulled off some crucial victories during the same period as the Warriors have experienced some disappointing defeats.

At this stage of the season, the Warriors can’t afford to lose to the Spurs back-to-back, thus this game is as close to a must-win as they have. Wembanyama is available for San Antonio, of course, but Golden State has to win this game severely to get back on track and prevent further slide down the standings.

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