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Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion during Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs, causing him to exit the match. His status for upcoming games is uncertain as he enters concussion protocol.
Victor Wembanyama hit his head hard on the floor after tripping during a drive in the second quarter of the San Antonio Spursâ Game 2 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Wembanyama exited the game, and it not return. The Spurs superstar is in concussion protocol, and his status for the upcoming games of the series will be in question. Wembanyama was diagnosed with a concussion after the game.
The Trail Blazers beat the Spurs, 106-103, to even the series at 1-1. Wembanyama only played 12 minutes and scored five points before the injury.
Wembanyama suffered the injury while he was driving hard to the rim against Portlandâs Jrue Holiday. It looked like Holiday âpulled the chairâ â a long-time NBA move where the defender steps back and causes an out-of-control ball handler to fall. Wembanyama has a long way to fall at 7â5 in shoes, and he unfortunately took an awkward tumble that resulted in a major blow to the head. Watch the play here:
A concussion typically keeps an NBA player out for at least 7-10 days, and we know some can last much longer. Head trauma isnât something anyone should rush back from.
Wembanyama will have to be in recovery for 48 hours. Then, heâll have to be symptom free, and cleared for a return to play by both team and league doctors, per Shams Charania.
Wembanyama was incredible in his playoff debut in Game 1, popping off for 35 points in 33 minutes while dominating defensively like always. Heâs playing as well as anyone in the world right now, and losing him for an extended period would throw a wrench in the Western Conference Playoffs.
The series returns to Portland for Game 3 on Friday. Game 4 will be Sunday in Portland. The series returns to for Game 5 the following Tuesday, and then Game 6 is on two nights later, and Game 7 is two nights after that.
Wembanyama's concussion occurred after he tripped and hit his head hard on the floor while driving to the basket.
Typically, a concussion can keep an NBA player out for at least 7-10 days, but recovery times can vary.
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This is just awful timing for the Spurs. Itâs not the type of injuries that team doctors should allow him to play through. With the series tied 1-1, there will be pressure to get back onto the court, but Wembanyama needs to remember to protect his health.
Weâll update this story as it develops.