Spurs' Victor Wembanyama Falls on Face vs. Blazers, Suffers Concussion
Team officials said Wembanyama will miss the rest of Game 2 after a hard fall, a setback for San Antonio's playoff hopes.
- On Tuesday, All-Star Victor Wembanyama left Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers after a face-first fall, and the San Antonio Spurs center was placed into concussion protocol.
- With 8:57 remaining in the second quarter, Blazers guard Jrue Holiday defended Wembanyama on a spin move; Holiday retreated, "pulling the chair" from the superstar, who lost his balance and hit his head.
- NBA rules dictate that players suspected of suffering a concussion must be removed for evaluation in a "quiet, distraction-free environment," and if confirmed, Wembanyama cannot return until at least 48 hours have passed.
- San Antonio is seeking a 2-0 lead in the first-round series after winning Game 1, though losing Wembanyama, named NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Monday, April 20, creates a significant challenge.
- The series shifts to Portland for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Sunday at Moda Center, with a potential Game 5 in San Antonio scheduled for seven days from now.
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San Antonio doctor outlines concussion symptoms, recovery after Wembanyama injury
Victor Wembanyama left fans holding their breath Tuesday night after hitting his face on the court during Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers, later entering the NBA’s concussion protocol.The San Antonio Spurs star did not return to play following the fall. It remains unclear how long he will be sidelined.A concussion is “basically a mild traumatic brain injury,” said Dr. Ali Safi, medical director of the Neuro ICU at University Health.Saf…
Victor Wembanyama is in concussion protocol and Portland tied the series 1-1. Are the Spurs in trouble?
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama didn’t return to play after he sustained a head injury during the second quarter of Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, which Portland won 106-103 to tie the Western Conference Quarterfinals at 1-1.
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