Overview
- Wembanyama, who exited Tuesday after a face‑first fall following contact with Jrue Holiday, was diagnosed with a concussion and placed in the NBA’s protocol.
- Portland beat San Antonio 106–103 to even the first‑round series 1–1 after a late surge led by Scoot Henderson’s 31 points.
- League rules require at least 48 hours of rest with no activity, then symptom‑free steps and neurological testing before a player can be cleared.
- His availability for Game 3 on Friday in Portland remains unclear pending evaluations and medical clearance.
- Coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama “has a concussion” and will follow the protocol, a development that came one day after he was named Defensive Player of the Year.