US EditionExperts Adjust Spurs vs. Blazers Game 3 Prediction After Wembanyama Concussion Update
- On Friday, the San Antonio Spurs ruled star Victor Wembanyama out for Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 22-year-old center remains in the NBA concussion protocol after suffering a head injury during Tuesday's game.
- Wembanyama suffered the concussion in the second quarter of Game 2 on Tuesday after a hard fall to the court. The league's first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year did not return, and the Spurs lost 106-103.
- Despite being listed as "questionable" on the injury report, the center traveled with the team to Portland. He participated in shooting drills at the Moda Center on Friday morning, fueling speculation about his potential return.
- Coach Mitch Johnson announced the decision less than two hours before tipoff, stating Wembanyama is "doing well and progressing" but unavailable. Backup center Luke Kornet is expected to start in his place.
- Following league rules, the 7-foot-4 center must clear multiple neurological benchmarks to return to play. The series continues Sunday, April 26, in Portland, as San Antonio seeks momentum without their star player.
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A victim of a concussion following a head-clash against the prosecutor's office on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, Victor Wembanyama did not participate in the victory of the Spurs in Portland last night (120-108).
NBA Playoffs: Spurs beat Blazers without Wembanyama for 2-1 lead
PORTLAND, Oregon— Stephon Castle had 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame the absence of Victor Wembanyama to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night for a 2-1 series lead in the NBA playoffs. Dylan Harper added 27 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs, who trailed by 15 points in the third quarter. Game 4 of the first-round series Sunday at the Moda Center. READ: NBA: Wembanyama will travel with Spurs but uncertain for ne…
The San Antonio Spurs, playing without Victor Wembanyama in the accelerating NBA playoffs, won against the Portland Trail Blazers and took the lead in the series.
Chicago (USA), 24 Apr (EFE).- Stephon Castle, with 33 points, and Dylan Harper, with 27, took a few San Antonio Spurs this Friday without the French Victor Wembanyama in the 120-108 victory in the Portland Trail Blazers field of the Brazilian technician Tiago Splitter who gave them 2-1 advantage in the first round series of the playoffs of the West. The Spurs were down 82-67 in the third period, but managed to go back to the rhythm of their youn…
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