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Spurs Rally Past Trail Blazers, Lead Series 2-1

4/25/2026

Summary

Spurs Erase Deficit

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday, April 24, 2026, to lead series 2-1.
Missing Victor Wembanyama with a concussion, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper combined for 33 and 27 points, with Harper adding 10 rebounds and three assists.
The Spurs erased a 15-point deficit and out-shot Portland 50% to 43%.
Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson scored 29 and 21 points, respectively, with Henderson also hitting five three-pointers for Portland.

Summary

Wembanyama Concussion Update

The Spurs left Victor Wembanyama’s Game 4 status “to be determined” until less than two hours before tip-off.
NBA concussion rules require a 48-hour rest, symptom-free evaluation by a qualified physician, and clearance from Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher.
If symptoms reappear, the player must repeat the previous step of the staged return-to-play process.
Typical NBA concussion recoveries last seven to ten days, but the Spurs kept monitoring Wembanyama’s symptoms under league guidelines.

History

Historical Context

The NBA formally adopted a concussion policy on 12 December 2011, requiring immediate removal, a 24-hour neurological exam and clearance before return. That framework now governs the San Antonio Spurs’ handling of a rookie’s head injury, delaying his Game 4 participation while the league’s standardized protocol throughout the season protects players in the NBA.

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Spurs Erase Deficit

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday, April 24, 2026, to lead series 2-1.
Missing Victor Wembanyama with a concussion, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper combined for 33 and 27 points, with Harper adding 10 rebounds and three assists.
The Spurs erased a 15-point deficit and out-shot Portland 50% to 43%.
Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson scored 29 and 21 points, respectively, with Henderson also hitting five three-pointers for Portland.

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