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Victor Wembanyama ruled out for Game 3, in concussion protocol

sportsApr 24, 20261698

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for Friday's Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers in the teams' first-round playoff series as he remains in the NBA concussion protocol. Coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama is progressing but remains in protocol, leaving his availability uncertain for Sunday's Game 4. The Spurs will start Luke Kornet in place of Wembanyama and plan to mix small-ball lineups with other bigs to cover interior minutes. Wembanyama's absence removes San Antonio's primary rim protector and offensive focal point, shifting matchup advantage to Portland and raising the series' tactical stakes.

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