Starters Cam Johnson (hip contusion) and Ben Simmons (lower back maintenance) joined leading scorer Cam Thomas (hamstring) out of the Nets lineup.

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Victor Wembanyama took a break from his NBA duties with the San Antonio Spurs and made a surprise appearance in New York following their game against the Brooklyn Nets, later revealing the motivation behind his unexpected activity.

Denied a victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, Victor Wembanyama made it clear that he wasn't leaving Manhattan without at least one win. W

Hours after a win against the Brooklyn Nets, the San Antonio Spurs star met with people to play chess at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, seven rebounds and six blocks, Jeremy Sochan had 12 points and 14 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-87 on Friday night.

Victor Wembanyama returned from a concussion test in the third period to finish with 19 points and six blocks in pushing the Spurs to a 96-87 win.

Wembanyama, who began playing chess at 7 years old, later proposed an "NBA players-only Chess tournament," with proceeds that go "to the charity of choice of the winner." In September, Wemby returned home where he held a chess competition with Stanford Cardinal forward, and fellow 7-footer, Maxime Raynaud.

The San Antonio Spurs are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves for the next game. Find out if Victor Wembanyama is playing or not.

NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, seven rebounds and six blocks, Jeremy Sochan had 12 points and 14 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-87 on Friday night.