Wembanyama Returns to Starting Lineup, Drops Game-High 29 Points

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (left knee contusion/bone bruise) was cleared to play and returned to the starting lineup Sunday against the Timberwolves. Despite continued minute restrictions, he logged 27 minutes, scoring a game-high 29 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 10-10 FT) with seven rebounds, one assist, and three steals in the Spurs' narrow 104-103 loss. This performance marks his sixth 20+ point game in his last seven outings, where he's averaged 26.4 points and 9.4 rebounds.