To make things worse, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was clearly not himself after the loss on Monday. Wembanyama was questionable entering the game due to an illness, although he ended up playing and scored 27 points with 10 assists in 31 minutes. After the game, Wembanyama said his wind wasn't there.

As the Spurs were in the midst of trade reports and rumors, Victor Wembanyama routinely expressed trust in the front office.