With Victor Wembanyama likely out with a calf injury for a few weeks, the fourth-year pro has a chance to prove his importance to the Spurs' long-term plans.

Atlanta will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Hawks face San Antonio. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams.

The Grizzlies had a 101-100 lead over the San Antonio Spurs with just over three minutes to play, but surrendered a game-ending 11-0 run.

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SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs said Monday that an MRI confirmed star Victor Wembanyama has a left calf strain. The team didn't provide any more details, such as the degree of strain or timeline for recovery, which could be a few weeks if it's a mild strain.

After undergoing an MRI on Monday, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has been diagnosed with a left hip flexor strain, the team announced Tuesday in a press release.

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De’Aaron Fox anotó 26 puntos, Harrison Barnes añadió 23 y los Spurs de San Antonio escaparon el martes con una victoria de 111-101 sobre los Grizzlies de Memphis, en una batalla de plantillas plagadas de lesiones.