One rogue clot could turn this scare into a tragedy. In the case of Wembanyama, because of the DVT being in his arm, it seems like there's a great optimism that his recovery won't be too long.

Lakers coach J.J. Redick certainly enjoyed the win — the Lakers used it to inch closer to the Western Conference's No. 2 seed — but took time to speak on the missing presence of Wembanyama.