Is Victor Wembanyama playing tonight against Lakers? Latest on San Antonio Spurs superstar's availability (Nov. 27)

Victor Wembanyama is expected to take the court in the San Antonio Spurs' marquee matchup against the Lakers on Wednesday. Both teams are playing the second night of a back-to-back and all the marquee players, including Wembanyama, are likely to feature.

In the Spurs' 128-115 NBA Cup win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, the French phenom put on another impressive display. The 7-foot-3 center tallied 34 points on 13 of 23 shooting, including 6 of 14 from beyond the arc, while adding seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and three blocks.

The Spurs have been in excellent form recently, winning six of their last eight games and climbing to 10th in the Western Conference standings with a 10-8 record through 18 games.

While Wembanyama has been consistently productive, his supporting cast has also stepped up. The Spurs' starting lineup of Wembanyama, Chris Paul, Stephon Castle, Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes is dominating opponents, outscoring them by 30 points per 100 possessions.

Victor Wembanyama vs. Lakers

Victor Wembanyama has already shown his prowess against the Lakers early in his career, delivering consistent standout performances in their four meetings. He is averaging 24.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.8 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field, including an impressive 42.9% from beyond the arc.

Earlier this year, Wembanyama faced the Lakers in an NBA Cup matchup, showcasing his all-around game despite the Spurs falling short in a 120-115 loss. The reigning Rookie of the Year posted an impressive stat line of 28 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks.

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

The San Antonio Spurs will host the LA Lakers on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EST (5:30 p.m. PT).

The game will be broadcast live on FanDuel Sports Network - Southwest and Spectrum SportsNet for local audiences. Fans can also catch the action via live streaming on NBA League Pass and the Fubo TV app or website, though regional restrictions may apply.