Will Victor Wembanyama play tonight vs. Trail Blazers in Game 3 with concussion?

Q: What is Victor Wembanyama's injury status for Game 3 against the Trail Blazers?

Victor Wembanyama is listed as questionable for Game 3 due to a concussion.

Q: How long does recovery from a concussion typically take in the NBA?

Recovery from a concussion in the NBA typically takes between seven to nine days.

Q: When could Victor Wembanyama potentially return to play after his concussion?

While Game 3 is unlikely, Victor Wembanyama could be nearing a return for Game 4.

The Portland Trail Blazers will host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA postseason while Victor Wembanyama is injured.

After winning Game 1 at home in San Antonio, Wembanyama took a hard fall in the second quarter during Game 2 against the Trail Blazers. He left the game early and Portland went on to win, 106-103. He was diagnosed with a concussion. Wembanyama was not allowed to resume full participation for 48 hours following the injury, per NBA protocol.

He participated in cardio work on Wednesday and returned to practice on Thursday. While he is expected to travel with the team to Portland, he is listed as questionable for Game 3.

Concussions typically require between seven to nine days of recovery, so even if Game 3 is unlikely, he could near a return for Game 4.