The Portland Trail Blazers capitalized on an injury to San Antonio's star player Victor Wembanyama, securing a 106-103 win to level their Western Conference playoff series. Wembanyama suffered a concussion after a second-quarter foul by Jrue Holiday, which may cause him to miss multiple games.
According to the NBA's concussion protocol, a player must undergo at least 48 hours of inactivity and recovery before being cleared to play. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson stated that they will follow the protocol and plan accordingly. The game saw Scoot Henderson score 31 points, while the Spurs struggled to maintain their lead without Wembanyama.
The Portland Trail Blazers closed the game on an 11-2 run, with Robert Williams III converting a crucial alley-oop dunk in the final seconds. In other playoff news, LeBron James led the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-94 victory over the Houston Rockets, giving them a 2-0 lead in their series. The Philadelphia 76ers also evened their series against the Boston Celtics with a 111-97 win, thanks to VJ Edgecombe's 30 points and 10 rebounds.