Victor Wembanyama exits game, enters concussion protocol after nasty face-first fall on court
The concussion could well keep Wembanyama out for a game or games beyond this one.
This looked bad when it happened, and it could mean the Spurs will be without their Mr. Everything for a few games. San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama had to exit Game 2 of its playoff series against Portland and is now out for the night and in the league's concussion protocol following a nasty fall in the second quarter, one in which he landed face-first on the court.
The injury occurred on a play with 8:57 left in the second, where Wembanyama tried a spin move in the paint and was fouled by Jrue Holiday. As he went to the ground, Wembanyama tried to pass the ball, and with that, was unable to protect his head as he hit the court. Warning: The video is hard to watch (and not for the squeamish).
Victor Wembanyama takes a hard fall & hits his head on the court. Hope he is OK. pic.
twitter. com/KYnjeRae2C ā Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 22, 2026 After the fall, Wembanyama remained on the ground for about 30 seconds, then sat up and talked to teammates and Spurs staff for another minute before getting up and jogging back to the locker room. He did not return.