The teams have tied the series 1-1 as they head back to Portland. The injury occurred with 8:57 left in the first half when Victor Wembanyama was posting up against veteran defender Jrue Holiday. As Wembanyama attempted a spin move, Holiday executed a “pulling the chair” technique, causing the 7-foot-4 center to lose his balance and slam his face into the hardwood.

Medical Update Of Wembanyama: Concussion Protocol

Per league sources, Wembanyama has been officially diagnosed with a concussion. Under NBA guidelines, he must now remain symptom-free and complete a series of physical exertion tests before he can return to action.

Impact: Wembanyama logged just 12 minutes, contributing 5 points and 4 rebounds before his exit.

Timeline: His status for Game 3 on Saturday is currently doubtful, as the protocol usually requires a minimum of several days to clear.

Next Man Up: With “Wemby” sidelined, the Spurs will rely heavily on Kelly Olynyk and Luke Kornet to manage the interior defense against Portland’s rising frontcourt.

Game 2 Recap: A Fourth Quarter Collapse

Despite losing their All-Star early, the second-seeded Spurs nearly pulled off a win. They built a 14-point lead early in the fourth quarter behind a gritty effort from rookie Stephon Castle (18 points) and De’Aaron Fox (17 points).

However, Portland capitalized on San Antonio’s late-game offensive stagnation. The Blazers closed the game on a clinical 11-2 run, sparked by Scoot Henderson, who finished with a game-high 31 points. A late alley-oop from Robert Williams III (11 points) with 12 seconds remaining sealed the victory for Portland.