Game Thread Spurs (59-19) vs. 76ers (43-35) (Mon 04/06/2026) [7:00 PM]

[OK Computer]

They are probably just labelling it as a 'rib contusion' until an MRI is done to determine the damage. Fractured ribs happen pretty regularly in the NBA. Zubac was ruled out for the season with one in March (though whether he'd have returned if the Pacers weren't tanking is an unknown).

And here's what happened to Tyler Herro in January:

• Injury Severity: Initially labeled as a right rib contusion, further evaluation/MRI revealed a "right costochondral injury" to the ribs, which can be highly painful and often requires, rather than surgery,, time to heal based on pain tolerance.
• Cause: Herro later confirmed in February that he sustained three fractured ribs, or a "buckle rib fracture" from a Jan 10th game against the Pacers, though he played for three subsequent games with pain medication before being ruled out.
• Recovery and Return: Herro missed 15 games. He returned to full practice after the 2026 All-Star break (Feb 19) and was cleared for action, often wearing an NFL-style "flak jacket" to protect the area.

Something similar happened to Jarrett Allen in the 2024 playoffs:

• Cause: A hard elbow from Orlando's Franz Wagner in Game 1 and a subsequent hit in the same spot during Game 4, according to and this cleveland.com article.
• Severity: Initially termed a contusion, it was revealed to be a fractured/broken rib. According to, the pain made it impossible for him to raise his arms, which is essential for his defensive role.
• Impact: Allen sat out the final eight games of the 2024 playoffs, including the rest of the first-round series against the Magic and the entire second-round series against the Celtics.
• Recovery: The injury was severe enough that it caused pain for several weeks after the season ended.

What the fuck is this bro. Ignorance is bliss. It was better not knowing this

 

[100%Duncan]

I'm no expert on this but I think Wemby gets a 15 minute game and that's why he came back in to hit 15 mins tonight. 20 mins to go. I saw it listed as left rib contusion. That shit hurts. No way Wemby needs to miss out on DPOY over 20 mins.

tears said the paul george play happened after the first locker room stint

 

[ace3g]

Harper clutch corner 3!!!

 

[Correct Crusader]

Dylan mf Harper

 

[Trifecta]

Need to do better at blocking out Embiid - know it’s a tall task though.

 

[Wemby_Island]

tears said the paul george play happened after the first locker room stint

No..

Its after that play he headed to locker room

 

[Uriel]

Great pass by Fox to Harper for the open 3.

 

[SpursBrazil]

Harper 333

 

[LeBowen]

What's the plan with Kornet? He was on Wemby's rotation and wasn't brought back in, but there's no point in bringing him back in when Embiid sits.

 

[NASpurs]

Left rib contusion isn't nothing according to Dr. Google.

Dr Google also says you're dying of cancer if your nuts itch.

 

[Dbreiden83080]

Google doesnt say he’s out for 2-6 weeks. It says 2-6 weeks is the natural timeline without treatment.

As to what is “treatment” I didnt read much further

Yeah, I just read. There’s like 20 things they can do including an injection in the area. Let’s just keep it positive.

 

[Wemby_Island]

Vasell was our sure shot bucket getter.

Harper is slowly leaping him…

 

[100%Duncan]

I really dont care about this game anymore tbh just want to hear actual Wemby news

 

[Dbreiden83080]

Dr Google also says you're dying of cancer if your nuts itch.

Well, then, I guess I’m fucked

 

[Correct Crusader]

Wait they're doing a monster truck thing at the frost bank center?

 

[ginobilized]

tears said the paul george play happened after the first locker room stint

I don't think that is correct, the Paul George play sent him to the locker room and he came back to get his 15 mins

 

[100%Duncan]

No..

Its after that play he headed to locker room

So PG play, locker room then he came back in then went back to locker room?

If so they put him for the 15 mins and thus hope its not as bad as it sounds.

 

[NotRobDiaz21]

Dr Google also says you're dying of cancer if your nuts itch.

Phew, at least no STDs. I knew 20 dollars was too good to be true!

 

[tearsofmorningdew]

They are probably just labelling it as a 'rib contusion' until an MRI is done to determine the damage. Fractured ribs happen pretty regularly in the NBA. Zubac was ruled out for the season with one in March (though whether he'd have returned if the Pacers weren't tanking is an unknown).

And here's what happened to Tyler Herro in January:

• Injury Severity: Initially labeled as a right rib contusion, further evaluation/MRI revealed a "right costochondral injury" to the ribs, which can be highly painful and often requires, rather than surgery, time to heal based on pain tolerance.
• Cause: Herro later confirmed in February that he sustained three fractured ribs, or a "buckle rib fracture" from a Jan 10th game against the Pacers, though he played for three subsequent games with pain medication before being ruled out.
• Recovery and Return: Herro missed 15 games. He returned to full practice after the 2026 All-Star break (Feb 19) and was cleared for action, often wearing an NFL-style "flak jacket" to protect the area.

Something similar happened to Jarrett Allen in the 2024 playoffs:

• Cause: A hard elbow from Orlando's Franz Wagner in Game 1 and a subsequent hit in the same spot during Game 4.
• Severity: Initially termed a contusion, it was revealed to be a fractured/broken rib. According to, the pain made it impossible for him to raise his arms, which is essential for his defensive role.
• Impact: Allen sat out the final eight games of the 2024 playoffs, including the rest of the first-round series against the Magic and the entire second-round series against the Celtics.
• Recovery: The injury was severe enough that it caused pain for several weeks after the season ended.

My thinking is they got a CT (which takes seconds to do) to rule out a fracture. You can see buckling better on that because of the spatial resolution.

Because there wasn’t a fracture and he’s in pain they’re calling it a contusion I bet.

They’re probably going to get an MRI for completeness sake which will show bone marrow/surrounding soft tissue edema (worst case non displaced fracture line which can end the season) for confirmation. A costochondral junction injury will have similar findings.

Management is pain management….so we’ll see. Just tough it out for 20 minutes Vic

 

[gilmor2002]

Barnes shd just die

 

[100%Duncan]

I don't think that is correct, the Paul George play sent him to the locker room and he came back to get his 15 mins

That makes me feel better fwiw

 

[SpursBrazil]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2041330469648637995

 

[100%Duncan]

My thinking is they got a CT (which takes seconds to do) to rule out a fracture. You can see buckling better on that because of the spatial resolution.

Because there wasn’t a fracture and he’s in pain they’re calling it a contusion I bet.

They’re probably going to get an MRI for completeness sake which will show bone marrow/surrounding soft tissue edema (worst case non displaced fracture line which can end the season) for confirmation. A costochondral junction injury will have similar findings.

Management is pain management….so we’ll see. Just tough it out for 20 minutes Vic

Youre a doctor tbh?

 

[Arcadian]

If Victor survives this, he should inherit the title of El Contusión.

 

[Correct Crusader]

Steph must've fucked these refs wives the way they treat him, actually insane