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Wembanyama Questionable for Game 3 After Concussion as Series Moves to Portland

His concussion-protocol status puts San Antonio's plans in flux entering a 1–1 series in Portland.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama readies to take a shot at shootaround at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore., Friday, April 24, 2026, as the Spurs prepare for Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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SAN ANTONIO, TX -APRIL 21: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs holds his defensive player of the year trophy as Mitch Johnson applauds before the start against the Portland Trailblazers in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center on April 21, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA’s concussion protocol after Tuesday’s Game 2 fall and is listed as questionable for Friday’s Game 3 in Portland.
  • Mitch Johnson said the Spurs have not discussed ruling him out and will follow the league protocol, with Wembanyama completing light cardio on Wednesday.
  • San Antonio lost Game 2 to Portland 106–103, leaving the first-round series tied 1–1 as it shifts to the Moda Center, with Game 4 set for Sunday.
  • Fanatics Sportsbook has posted Wembanyama props and lists the Spurs as 2.5-point road favorites, while some betting analysts are backing Portland on the chance he sits.
  • Wembanyama’s value is outsized, with a +15.3 on/off net rating and unanimous Defensive Player of the Year honors after a unanimous Rookie of the Year last season.