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Hunter scratched, Black starts as Wembanyama plays through ankle scare

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

De'Andre Hunter was a late scratch because of illness, so Leaky Black started and scored 12 points in 39 minutes for Sacramento.

Victor Wembanyama briefly tweaked an ankle after landing on Domantas Sabonis' foot, but he returned and finished with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocks.

LINEUP CONTEXT

Hunter's absence could keep Black in the starting group if the illness lingers, while Wembanyama's scare did not alter San Antonio's rotation Friday.

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