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Spurs win again on Wembanyama's play-off return
TL;DR
Victor Wembanyama returned to help the San Antonio Spurs win 114-93 against the Portland Trail Blazers, taking a 3-1 lead in their playoff series. He scored 27 points after missing game three due to a concussion.
Key points
- Victor Wembanyama returned to play after a concussion
- Spurs won 114-93 against the Trail Blazers
- Wembanyama scored 27 points in the game
- Spurs lead the playoff series 3-1
- Wembanyama is the NBA's first unanimous defensive player of the year
Victor WembanyamaSan Antonio SpursPortland Trail Blazers
Victor Wembanyama recently became the NBA's first unanimous winner of the defensive player of the year award [Getty Images]
Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return for the San Antonio Spurs to help them to the brink of a series victory in the NBA play-offs.
The France international missed game three against the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering concussion in the previous match on Tuesday.
But he was cleared to play on Sunday and scored 27 points as the Spurs won 114-93 in Portland to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
The NBA's defensive player of the year added 11 rebounds, seven blocks and four steals on returning and later admitted to being "very disappointed" with aspects of the NBA's concussion protocol.
"I won't get into the details," he said. "Ask me again at the end of the season."
The 22-year-old added: "I had lots of emotions before the game - excitement, frustration. I let it all out tonight."
The concussion protocol requires 48 hours of rest followed by a gradual return to physical activity and daily neurological tests.
A player must then be cleared by his team and the NBA's concussion programme director in order to resume playing.
De'Aaron Fox scored a game-high 28 points for the Spurs, who are second seeds in the Western Conference and can clinch the series back in on Tuesday.
Q&A
How did Victor Wembanyama perform in his playoff return?
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points in his playoff return, leading the Spurs to a 114-93 victory.
What was the outcome of the Spurs vs. Trail Blazers game?
The Spurs won 114-93 against the Trail Blazers, taking a 3-1 lead in the playoff series.
Why did Wembanyama miss game three of the playoffs?
Wembanyama missed game three due to a concussion he suffered in the previous match.
