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.

Despite the early deficit, however, there was no shortage of highlight plays from Victor Wembanyama and rookie guard Stephon Castle in transition. Both players found an opening and made a play to generate some positive momentum, and it earned some positive traction on social media.

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

A legendary veteran and one of the best young players in the league will team up at the Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend later this month. Per NBA

Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama’s partnership has been great in their first season playing together on the San Antonio Spurs, and that will continue during All-Star Weekend, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.

While the behind-the-scenes process continues for the trade landing Victor Wembanyama a second star in De'Aaron Fox, the San Antonio Spurs are in Memphis for a road game against the Grizzlies. "It's a good challenge,