Scoot Henderson's 31-point performance propelled the Portland Trail Blazers to a 106-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, tying their Western Conference playoff series at one game apiece. The Spurs' chances of advancing took a hit when Wembanyama fell face-first to the floor after being fouled by Jrue Holiday in the second quarter, resulting in a concussion diagnosis. As per the NBA's concussion protocol, Wembanyama will need to undergo at least 48 hours of inactivity and recovery before being cleared to play.
The versatile 7ft 4in center's potential absence could significantly impact the Spurs' chances, with their next game against the Trail Blazers scheduled for Friday. Despite Wembanyama's injury, the Spurs initially seemed capable of securing a win, building a 14-point lead early in the fourth quarter.
However, their offense stalled, and Portland capitalized, holding San Antonio without a field goal for the final three and a half minutes and closing the game on an 11-2 run. In other playoff news, the Los Angeles Lakers stunned the Houston Rockets with a 101-94 victory, taking a 2-0 lead in their series, while the Philadelphia 76ers evened their series against the Boston Celtics with a 111-97 win.