The Spurs announced approximately an hour before tip-off that their MVP finalist and unanimous Defensive Player of the Year had successfully cleared concussion protocol and would be available for the game. Despite a challenging start, missing 4 of his first 12 shots, Wembanyama finished the game with an impressive 27 points (9/17 FG), 11 rebounds, 7 blocks, and 4 steals in 34 minutes.
After trailing by 19 points in the first half, the Spurs staged a remarkable comeback, outplaying the Blazers in the final 24 minutes. This victory puts them just one win away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs.
The Spurs center had suffered a concussion during the 106-103 loss to the Blazers on Tuesday when he hit his head on the floor after being fouled by Jrue Holiday. This incident clearly caused him frustration, and he expressed his feelings, albeit with some ambiguity.
“The way the situation was handled is very disappointing.” He clarified that he was not referring to the Spurs’ medical staff, who he stated “took great care” of him. “I’m not going to go into details, I don’t want it to become a distraction. Ask me again after the season. It was a decision. I’m not saying not playing was a good or bad decision. But the way the situation was handled is very disappointing.”
English Translation:
The Spurs announced approximately an hour before tip-off that their MVP finalist and unanimous Defensive Player of the Year had successfully cleared concussion protocol and would be available for the game. Despite a challenging start, missing 4 of his first 12 shots, Wemby finished the game with an impressive 27 points (9/17 FG), 11 rebounds, 7 blocks, and 4 steals in 34 minutes.
After trailing by 19 points in the first half, the Spurs staged a remarkable comeback, outplaying the Blazers in the final 24 minutes. This victory puts them just one win away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs.
The Spurs center had suffered a concussion during the 106-103 loss to the Blazers on Tuesday when he hit his head on the floor after being fouled by Jrue Holiday. This incident clearly caused him frustration, and he expressed his feelings, albeit with some ambiguity.
“The way the situation was handled is very disappointing.” He clarified that he was not referring to the Spurs’ medical staff, who he stated “took great care” of him. “I’m not going to go into details, I don’t want it to become a distraction. Ask me again after the season. It was a decision. I’m not saying not playing was a good or bad decision. But the way the situation was handled is very disappointing.”
