San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been placed in concussion protocol and will miss Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers. The incident occurred in the second quarter when Wembanyama fell face-first after being fouled by Jrue Holiday. He remained on the court for a period before being evaluated in the locker room.
The Spurs, who won Game 1, will now play without their leading scorer, who posted 35 points in the previous game. This marks the Spurs' first playoff appearance since 2019. Wembanyama, also named Defensive Player of the Year this season, had a significant impact on the team's success, helping them secure the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.
Concussion protocol requires players to meet specific recovery benchmarks before returning. The Spurs have several days before Game 3 on Friday night, offering Wembanyama a potential window for recovery. This season, Wembanyama averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, and a league-high 3.1 blocks.