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Victor Wembanyama Placed in NBA Concussion Protocol After Fall in Playoff Loss

Victor Wembanyama was placed in the NBA concussion protocol after tumbling face-first during the Spurs' 106-103 playoff loss to Portland on Tuesday. The 7ft 4in center, who won this year's NBA Defensive Player of the Year, was fouled by Jrue Holiday and couldn't brace himself as his jaw hit the court in the second quarter. Game 3 is Friday in Portland, making it improbable he'll be cleared. The Spurs went 12-6 during the regular season without Wembanyama.

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Victor Wembanyama Placed in NBA Concussion Protocol After Fall in Playoff Game

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Victor Wembanyama Placed in NBA Concussion Protocol After Fall in Playoff Game

Victor Wembanyama was placed in the NBA concussion protocol after falling face-first and hitting his jaw during the second quarter of Tuesday's playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 7-foot-4 center from France finished with five points in 12 minutes before exiting. Portland rallied for a 106-103 victory to tie the series 1-1, with Scoot Henderson scoring 31 points.

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Victor Wembanyama Leaves Game 2 With Concussion After Hard Fall

Victor Wembanyama Leaves Game 2 With Concussion After Hard Fall

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama suffered a hard fall in the second quarter of Tuesday night's Game 2 playoff loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, landing chin-first on the court and appearing to knock himself out. He was ruled out after being placed in the concussion protocol. The 7-foot-4 forward had five points and four rebounds in 12 minutes before exiting. Portland won 106-103 to even the first-round series at 1-1. Game 3 is Friday in Portland. The 22-year-old became the youngest NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Monday and the first player to win the award unanimously.

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Victor Wembanyama Exits Playoff Game With Possible Concussion After Face-First Fall

Victor Wembanyama Exits Playoff Game With Possible Concussion After Face-First Fall

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama suffered a possible concussion during Tuesday night's playoff game against Portland after falling face-first when fouled by Jrue Holiday. The 7-foot-4 center from France could not brace himself and his jaw hit the court with 8:57 remaining in the second quarter. He remained on the court for about 30 seconds before rising to a seated position and speaking to teammate Stephon Castle. The Spurs announced Wembanyama was in the concussion protocol and would not return. San Antonio, in the playoffs for the first time since 2019, beat Portland in Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round series and finished with the league's second-best record.

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Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama Exits Playoff Game With Concussion After Hard Fall

Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama Exits Playoff Game With Concussion After Hard Fall

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of Tuesday's playoff game against the Trail Blazers after suffering a hard fall in the second quarter, landing chin-first on the court and appearing to knock himself out. The 22-year-old French center was placed in concussion protocol after several minutes under the basket and was taken to the locker room. Wembanyama had five points and four rebounds in 12 minutes before exiting. He became the youngest NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Monday, winning the award unanimously.

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Victor Wembanyama Ruled Out of Playoffs After Concussion in Game 2 vs Trail Blazers

Victor Wembanyama Ruled Out of Playoffs After Concussion in Game 2 vs Trail Blazers

Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of Tuesday's playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering a concussion when he fell face-first to the court in the second quarter. The 7-foot-4 center from France was fouled by Jrue Holiday and could not brace himself, with his jaw hitting the court. Wembanyama was named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year on Monday and averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds and a league-best 3.1 blocks this season. The Spurs, who finished with the league's second-best record, beat Portland in Game 1 of their first-round series.

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