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Blazers Pull Even After Wembanyama Exits With Concussion

Portland's late rally shifts home-court edge to the Blazers.

Overview

  • Portland's 106-103 win Tuesday in San Antonio tied the first-round series 1-1 after Victor Wembanyama left in the second quarter with a concussion.
  • Wembanyama struck his head on the court after contact with Jrue Holiday and entered the NBA's concussion protocol, which requires at least 48 hours of rest and symptom-free testing before clearance.
  • Portland erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit with a 27-10 finish that left San Antonio without a field goal in the final minutes.
  • Relentless work on the glass produced 15 offensive rebounds and 23 second-chance points for the Trail Blazers.
  • Scoot Henderson led Portland with 31 points and hit key shots late, as San Antonio turned to small, guard-heavy groups and now heads to Friday's Game 3 in Portland with Wembanyama's status uncertain.