Wembanyama in Concussion Protocol After Scary Fall Sport By lines April 21, 2026 Victor Wembanyama entered NBA concussion protocol in Tuesday’s Game 2. The San Antonio Spurs star fell face-first after a foul by Jrue Holiday. The play happened with 8:57 left in the second quarter. San Antonio ruled Wembanyama out for the rest of the game. What Wembanyama’s Absence Means for the Spurs The Portland Trail Blazers won Game 2 by a score of 106-103. The series is now tied 1-1 after San Antonio took Game 1. Wembanyama played 12 minutes before exiting. The league’s concussion protocol requires at least 48 hours of inactivity. Game 3 is Friday in Portland. Wembanyama was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Monday. Wembanyama received the award unanimously. Wembanyama averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks this season. San Antonio posted the NBA’s second-best record in 2025-26. Spurs forward Harrison Barnes also left Game 2 with a wrist injury. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson confirmed the Wembanyama concussion diagnosis after the loss. Related Sports Coverage Wembanyama Becomes First Unanimous NBA DPOY at 22 Wembanyama’s 35 Power Spurs Past Blazers in Game 1 Timberwolves Rally Past Nuggets 119-114 in Game 2 Source: ESPN.
