Victor Wembanyama leaves early with potential concussion
NBA • • general
Key Points:
- San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama suffered a fall during Game 2 against Portland, hitting his jaw on the court and leaving the game for a concussion evaluation.
- The Spurs confirmed Wembanyama entered concussion protocol and would not return to the game.
- Wembanyama's potential absence poses a significant challenge for the Spurs, who finished the season with the league's second-best record largely due to his performance.
- The injury occurred after Wembanyama was fouled by Jrue Holiday while spinning in the paint, leading to the fall with 8:57 left in the second quarter.
- After the incident, Wembanyama briefly remained on the court before exiting quickly following a timeout called by coach Mitch Johnson.
