Is Victor Wembanyama playing today against Knicks? Latest on Spurs superstar's status for Christmas Day game (Dec. 25)

Victor Wembanyama is set to lead the San Antonio Spurs against the New York Knicks in a highly anticipated NBA Christmas Day matchup on Wednesday. The Spurs will have their full roster available for the showdown, including their superstar center, Wembanyama.

The French phenom has been in electrifying form, showcasing his unmatched skills on both ends of the floor. Over his last three games, the 7-foot-3 center has racked up an impressive 98 points and an astonishing 22 blocks.

On Saturday, Wembanyama delivered a monster performance against the Portland Trail Blazers, joining an elite group of players to record 30 points and 10 blocks in a single game.

The Christmas Day game will feature a marquee matchup between Wembanyama and Karl-Anthony Towns, setting the stage for an intense battle of big men. Towns has been in dominant form, riding an 18-game double-double streak, making the duel even more exciting.

This season, Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.8 points on 47.7% shooting, including 35.6% from beyond the arc, along with 9.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 4.0 blocks per game.

The reigning Rookie of the Year was also named Player of the Week on Tuesday after averaging an incredible 36.0 points and 7.0 blocks last week.

How to watch Victor Wembanyama in action during Spurs vs. Knicks?

The San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks game is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Dec. 25, at the Madison Square Garden in New York. The game will tip off at 12 p.m. EST (9 a.m. PT).

The Spurs vs. Knicks game will be broadcast live on ABC and the pre game coverage will begin one hour before tip off. The live streaming of the game will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).