Nikki finally confronts Victor, making it clear his war against Jabot now threatens far more than business on The Young and the Restless.

But on the very first night of the new NBA season in October, a scout watching San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama raised a proverbial white flag as the 21-year-old from France completed a 40-point highlight reel of body-contorting dunks, blocked shots, crossover dribbles and deep 3-pointers.

Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game absence dealing with a calf strain. He made it back in time for the NBA Cup semifinals. It was a good experience for the Spurs as they will likely punch their ticket to the playoffs for the first time with their young group this year.

The All-Star center left his post-game news conference after informing reporters that he "lost somebody today."

Douglas Farmer breaks down the best Victor Wembanyama odds and picks ahead of tonight's NBA Cup Final vs. the New York Knicks.

In praising the Spurs' "ethical basketball," Wembanyama made a statement that said as much about his team's progress as any opponent.

Victor loses access to the AI — and proves it doesn’t matter. By turning Jack’s defense into a public liability, he redefines the war