Wemby's rib contusion from a collision with Paul George has San Antonio sweating.

Victor Wembanyama left Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a left rib contusion after a collision with Paul George. The Spurs won 115-102 to reach 60 wins, but the victory felt hollow.

Here's why the Spurs are nervous: Wembanyama needs to play at least 20 minutes in one of San Antonio's final three regular-season games to remain eligible for postseason awards, including MVP and All-NBA. He's been the favorite for both awards all season, but a rib injury with this timing could strip him of the hardware.

The Spurs have three games left and the 1 seed in the West is already locked up. The temptation to rest Wembanyama is obvious. But the 20-minute threshold means they might have to roll the dice and play him through discomfort just to preserve his award eligibility. It's a brutal situation for a 60-win team.