SAN ANTONIO \u2014 Spurs star Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion in Game 2 of the Spurs\u2019 first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers after hitting his head on the floor early in the second quarter, coach Mitch Johnson confirmed after the game.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has a concussion and he is in the protocol,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cWe\u2019ll obviously take the proper and appropriate steps.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wembanyama was trying to make a move to the basket with Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday defending him. Wembanyama was fouled, lost his balance and fell forward, remaining on the ground for several seconds. He tried to get back up but appeared to be dazed and remained seated. The Spurs called timeout, and as several teammates checked on him, Wembanyama got up on his own and ran to the back for further evaluation.<\/p>\n
Without Wembanyama, the Spurs\u00a0squandered a double-digit fourth quarter lead to lose Game 2 106-103.<\/a><\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (concussion protocol) is OUT for the remainder of the game after hitting his head on the court. pic.twitter.com\/qP8tAf6osN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Spurs general manager Brian Wright went back with Wembanyama to the locker room. As Wright emerged from the tunnel, the Spurs ruled Wembanyama out for the game.<\/p>\n The formal diagnosis of a concussion initiates a 48-hour league-mandated recovery period before he can go through a return to play evaluation. That still leaves the door open for a potential return in time for Game 3 in Portland on Friday.<\/p>\n The NBA\u2019s concussion protocol<\/a> states that \u201cif a player is suspected of having a concussion, or exhibits the signs or symptoms of a concussion, he must be removed from participation by either a team physician, or an athletic trainer for the player\u2019s team, and undergo evaluation in a quiet, distraction-free environment conducive to conducting a neurological evaluation. Prior to a player being allowed to return to game participation, the evaluating physician (or athletic trainer) is required to review video to assess mechanism.\u201d<\/p>\n Wembanyama missed 18 games during the regular season, including all three of San Antonio\u2019s games against the Trail Blazers. The Spurs had a 12-6 record without him in the lineup.<\/p>\n Wembanyama looked dominant<\/a> in the Spurs\u2019 Game 1 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday, scoring 35 points. The 22-year-old was named the NBA\u2019s Defensive Player of the Year on Monday, becoming the first player in league history<\/a> to unanimously win the award.<\/p>\n