Wemby's MRI came back clean — no structural damage on the rib contusion.

Victor Wembanyama's MRI results came back clean — no structural damage from the rib contusion he sustained against the 76ers. That's the good news. The complicated news is the math: Wemby has played 64 games this season, and the NBA requires 65 games played to be eligible for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and All-NBA honors.

He needs exactly one more game. The Spurs list him as doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against Portland, which means the most likely scenario is Wembanyama sitting Wednesday and playing one of the final three games before the regular season ends April 12. San Antonio has already locked in the 2-seed behind Oklahoma City, so there's no seeding pressure.

The stakes are enormous. Wembanyama has been the frontrunner for both MVP and DPOY for most of the season. The Spurs went from rebuilding to 60 wins in what might be the fastest rebuild in NBA history. Missing the eligibility threshold by one game would be one of the most unfortunate what-ifs in recent memory. Expect the Spurs to find a way to get him on the floor — even if it's just for the opening minutes.