Wembanyama's Scary Fall: Spurs' Recovery Hopes

0:00Victor Wimbenjama, the San Antonio Spurs' 22-year-old 7-foot-4 superstar, took a scary fall during game 2 of their first round. Playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers. It happened in the second quarter on Tuesday, April 21st, when he drove to the basket and landed face-first on the court. He briefly appeared knocked out, eyes fluttering, before heading to the locker room. Medical staff checked him out right away and he entered concussion protocol, getting ruled out for the rest of that game. Later that night, reports confirmed an official concussion diagnosis, with more tests set for Wednesday, April 22nd. NBA rules mean no full practice for 48 hours, but light activity could start in 24 if symptoms they stable. Team mates rallied around the news, calling it a tough blow, but stressing team depth. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson promised to follow all medical steps carefully. Spurs like Hilden Johnson and Stefan Castle said they've won without him before, and will

1:00stick together for whatever line of hits the floor. The trail Blazers' Jew holiday got called for the foul on the play, but said he barely made contact in missing the full fall while talking to. The Rift. Game 3 heads to Portland on Friday, April 24th, so the Spurs hope Wimbenjama hits those recovery benchmarks soon and gets cleared to. Return Strong Local news, powered by AI. This is Durham News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.