"We'll start with a high-altitude view of the league and then zoom in on the details that matter. One of the biggest stories revolves around Victor Wembanyama, who is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks with a calf strain. The timing is unfortunate because he was on pace for career highs in PPG (26.2), RPG (12.9), APG (4.0) and field-goal percentage (50.2%), and he currently leads the league in BPG (3.6)."
"With Wembanyama on the court, the Spurs have a 105.5 defensive rating, which would rank second in the league behind Oklahoma City. With him off, it rises to 115.6, which would fall outside the top 10. Per GeniusIQ, opponents attempt just 33.7 field goals per 100 possessions in the paint with Wembanyama on the floor, lowest in the NBA, but that number jumps to 43.8 when he sits, which would rank sixth-highest. That quantifies how important Wemby is to the Spurs defensively."
"We are just about a month into the NBA season, and some trends are starting to stand out. Keeping an eye on them now can tell us a lot about how the early part of the season might take shape. That's what this column is about. We'll start with a high-altitude view of the league and then zoom in on the details that matter."
The NBA season's first month reveals early trends that could shape the season. Victor Wembanyama is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks with a calf strain after pacing for career highs: 26.2 PPG, 12.9 RPG, 4.0 APG and a 50.2% field-goal rate, while leading the league with 3.6 BPG. The Spurs' defensive rating is 105.5 with him and 115.6 without him. Opponents attempt 33.7 paint field goals per 100 possessions with him on the floor, rising to 43.8 when he sits. Mitchell has averaged 30.9 PPG so far.
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