"Wembanyama suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Game 2 when he collided with Jrue Holiday and fell face-first into the court at the Frost Bank Center. He was ruled out immediately and did not return."
"As of Thursday, he had completed light cardio work on Wednesday without worsening symptoms and was cleared to travel with the team to Portland. However, being cleared to travel is not the same as being cleared to play."
"The average recovery time for NBA players with concussions in recent seasons has been seven to ten days, which would put his return somewhere around Game 5 at the earliest if San Antonio is conservative."
Game 3 of the Spurs vs. Trail Blazers playoff series is set with the series tied at one game each. Victor Wembanyama's concussion status is uncertain after a fall in Game 2. He has completed light cardio but must pass further evaluations to play. The average recovery time for concussions in the NBA is seven to ten days. In Game 1, Wembanyama scored 35 points, setting a franchise record. The Spurs are historically cautious with injuries, which may delay his return.
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