Spurs' Victor Wembanyama in concussion protocol after fall
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Key Points:
- Spurs star Victor Wembanyama sustained a concussion during the second quarter of Tuesday's Game 2 playoff loss to the Portland Trail Blazers and was ruled out after playing just 12 minutes.
- Wembanyama landed chin first on the court while driving to the basket, appeared briefly unconscious, and was immediately placed in the NBA concussion protocol.
- Under league guidelines, Wembanyama cannot return to full participation for at least 48 hours and must be symptom-free before being cleared to play, with Game 3 scheduled for Friday in Portland.
- The 22-year-old recently became the youngest and first unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year, averaging career highs in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals during the regular season.
- In Game 1 of the series, Wembanyama scored 35 points and grabbed five rebounds, contributing significantly to the Spurs' 111-98 victory.
