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Spurs Win Game 3 Without Wembanyama, He Remains Questionable

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of Game 3 because he remains in the NBA concussion protocol after a concussion in Game 2.
The Spurs won Game 3 120-108 in Portland, with Luke Kornet starting at center and posting 14 points and 10 rebounds, putting San Antonio up 2-1.
He is listed as questionable for Game 4, and coach Mitch Johnson said he is progressing but still needs clearance under the protocol’s 48-hour symptom-free rule.

History

Historical Context

The NBA instituted its first formal concussion policy on 12 December 2011, requiring immediate removal, medical evaluation and a minimum 24-hour monitoring before return. When player Victor Wembanyama sat out in 2024 after a head-impact, the Spurs followed that same protocol, illustrating how the league’s 2011 rule now shapes roster decisions and playoff planning.

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Story summary

Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of Game 3 because he remains in the NBA concussion protocol after a concussion in Game 2.
The Spurs won Game 3 120-108 in Portland, with Luke Kornet starting at center and posting 14 points and 10 rebounds, putting San Antonio up 2-1.
He is listed as questionable for Game 4, and coach Mitch Johnson said he is progressing but still needs clearance under the protocol’s 48-hour symptom-free rule.

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