Victor Wembanyama's potential concussion has thrown the San Antonio Spurs' playoff hopes into uncertainty after Portland Trail Blazers rallied for a 106-103 victory to even their Western Conference series at 1-1. The 7-foot-4 Spurs star tumbled face-first when fouled by Jrue Holiday in the second quarter, slamming his jaw into the court.

Wembanyama entered the NBA's concussion protocol, meaning he must complete 48 hours of inactivity and pass neurological testing before returning. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson confirmed the severity, stating, "He has a concussion. He's in the protocol. We'll take the proper and appropriate steps." The versatile center's absence could prove costly as the series shifts to Portland for game three on Friday.

The Blazers overcame a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit, holding San Antonio without a field goal for the final 3.5 minutes. Robert Williams III's alley-oop dunk with 12 seconds left sealed the victory. Meanwhile, LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 2-0 series lead over Houston with 28 points, while the Philadelphia 76ers evened their series against Boston 111-97 behind VJ Edgecombe's 30-point performance.