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NBAInjury Update
Victor Wembanyama ruled out for Spurs' Game 3 vs. Trail Blazers
TL;DR
Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for the Spurs' Game 3 against the Trail Blazers due to a concussion. He sustained the injury during a previous game and was unable to return after being evaluated.
Key points
- Victor Wembanyama ruled out for Game 3
- Sustained concussion during previous game
- Spurs lost Game 2 to Trail Blazers 106-103
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Victor Wembanyama ruled out for Spurs' Game 3 vs. Trail Blazers
The San Antonio Spurs saw their season flash before their eyes during Tuesday’s game, as star center Victor Wembanyama was forced to leave the game early due to a concussion. The Spurs couldn’t hang on without Wembanyama, falling 106-103 to the Portland Trail Blazers and evening the series at 1-1 ahead of Friday’s Game 3.
While Wembanyama has made progress since his concussion, he was ruled out by head coach Mitch Johnson before Game 3. Under NBA rules, Wembanyama was eligible to play in the contest, but only if his symptoms improved and he passed the league’s rigorous series of tests and evaluations before Friday’s game.
Wembanyama originally sustained the injury in the second quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. With 8:57 remaining in the quarter, Wembanyama was fouled by Jrue Holiday while the Spurs big man tried to drive the lane. Wembanyama lost his footing as a result of the foul, and smacked his face off the court on his way to the floor. He left the contest and was unable to return, finishing with five points and four rebounds in just under 12 minutes of play.
Wembanyama was eventually ruled out of the contest due to a concussion, which placed him in the league’s protocol. Under that protocol, Wembanyama was not allowed to return to play for 48 hours. With Game 3 falling 72 hours after he sustained the concussion, that left a window for Wembanyama to return in time to play in Game 3, but only if he was able to pass additional tests required under the NBA concussion policy.
Q&A
Why was Victor Wembanyama ruled out for Game 3?
Victor Wembanyama was ruled out for Game 3 due to a concussion he sustained in the previous game against the Trail Blazers.
What happened to Victor Wembanyama during the game against the Trail Blazers?
Wembanyama was fouled by Jrue Holiday and fell, hitting his face on the court, which led to his concussion and early exit from the game.
What are the NBA concussion protocols for player return?
Under NBA rules, a player must pass a series of tests and evaluations to return after a concussion, which Wembanyama did not complete in time for Game 3.