Wambanyama's knee ligaments are intact and he is expected to return to competition soon.

According to multiple sources, San Antonio Spurs star and All-Star center Victor Wembanyama missed Friday's away game against the Indiana Pacers due to injury, but the latest test results have brought positive signs.

In Wednesday's hard-fought 134-132 victory over the New York Knicks at home, Viktor Axelsen suffered a hyperextension of his left knee late in the game. Although he finished the game, the injury has raised serious concerns among the coaching staff.

To ensure the long-term health of the 21-year-old key player, the team decided to keep him in Texas for further care and did not travel with the team to Indiana. This marks his 13th missed game this season.

Thursday's MRI scan showed that Wabbenyama's left knee ligaments were not damaged, only suffering a minor knee injury. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson expressed optimism in an interview, believing that Wabbenyama would be able to return to the court soon.

Despite missing key players, the Spurs have continued to perform strongly this season. They currently hold a comfortable second-place position in the Western Conference with a 24-9 record, and are ranked only behind the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons in the overall league standings.

Wambano has averaged 24.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game this season, making him the absolute core of the team's competitiveness.

This Sunday is Viktor Axelsen's 22nd birthday, and he has been listed as questionable for Saturday's home game against the Portland Trail Blazers. If his recovery goes smoothly, he is highly likely to return for his birthday or next Tuesday's away game against the Memphis Grizzlies.