NBA Power Rankings: Victor Wembanyama Has Spurs Trending Up?

The San Antonio Spurs haven't won, but Victor Wembanyama has played well. Where does that put them in this week's power rankings?

NBA Power Rankings: Victor Wembanyama Has Spurs Trending Up?

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The San Antonio Spurs are losers of four straight games, but they still continue to impress, large in part to No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama.

While Wembanyama failed to make the All-Star team, he has continued to make the Spurs relevant this season. Wembanyama's individual performances were enough to have the Spurs move up in CBS Sports' power rankings, pushing the team from No. 27 to 26.

"The Spurs couldn't keep up their winning ways, dropping games to the Magic, Pelicans and Cavs this week," CBS Sports writes. "Victor Wembanyama continued his Rookie of the Year push with 19 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks per game, while Devin Vassell caught fire, averaging 25 points for the week on 42% 3-point shooting."

Wembanyama and the Spurs are set to start their annual "Rodeo Road Trip" this week that will take them to nine straight road games between now and the end of the month. That starts tomorrow with a game against the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center. Then, the team heads up to central Florida to visit the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.

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After their Sunshine State showcase, the Spurs head up to the Big Apple for a date with the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday followed by a trip north of the border to play the Toronto Raptors on Monday.

Published Feb 6, 2024

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