Nesterovic activated from IL

Nesterovic, who had missed six games with a left ankle sprain, is averaging 5.4 points and 6.7 rebounds in 42 games this season. The seven-footer is playing his second season in San Antonio after spending the first five years of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

To make room on the roster, San Antonio placed guard Mike Wilks on the IL with left patella tendinitis.

Nesterovic’s return comes at a good time for the Spurs, who could be without the services of two-time MVP Tim Duncan for Tuesday’s game. Duncan hyperextended his knee during last Thursday’s win against the LA Lakers and is listed as questionable against the Bobcats.