Overview
- Wembanyama, who left Tuesday’s Game 2 after a hard fall and head impact, was ruled out for the night and entered the NBA’s concussion protocol.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson confirmed the concussion diagnosis, and league rules require at least 48 hours before full participation plus medical clearance from team and league doctors.
- Portland rallied to win 106-103 to tie the series 1-1, and the matchup now moves to the Moda Center with Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Sunday.
- Reporting Wednesday said Wembanyama checked in at the Spurs facility and is hopeful to travel to Portland, though his availability remains day to day under protocol testing.
- Wembanyama was the first unanimous Defensive Player of the Year and scored 35 in his playoff debut, and while San Antonio went 12-6 without him in the regular season, his absence would reshape plans on both ends of the floor.