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Victor Wembanyama will miss his first game of the season on Friday at New Orleans Pelicans due to right hip tightness.

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San Antonio Spurs rookie star Victor Wembanyama will be sitting out his first game of the season tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans due to right hip tightness, as announced by the team.

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Wemby, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, has appeared in 18 NBA games this season, averaging 19.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and a league-leading 2.7 blocks over 30.0 minutes.

Despite his impressive play, San Antonio is dead last in the Western Conference standings with a 3-15 record.

The Spurs have lost 13 games in a row. Their last taste of victory came on November 3 against the Phoenix Suns.

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