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After a controversial clearance decision kept Victor Wembanyama out of Game 3, he returned in Game 4 to post 27 points, 12 rebounds, 7 blocks and 4 steals as the Spurs beat Portland 114-93 to take a 3-1 series lead, while criticizing how the concussion process was handled.
Wembanyama has been cleared by medical staff to play in Sunday's Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers after a concussion in Game 2, per ESPN's Shams Charania and Malika Andrews. While the clearance is reported, concussion recoveries can vary and skepticism remains. The Spurs lead the series 2-1 and the game tips at 3:30 pm ET on ESPN.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will start Game 4 against the Trail Blazers after clearing concussion protocol, marking his return to the lineup in the first-round NBA playoff series.
After a face-first fall in Game 2, Victor Wembanyama was ruled out and placed in NBA concussion protocol. While Game 3 in Portland could, in theory, see him cleared, the Spurs are expected to be cautious given the protocol’s steps: 24 hours of no activity, then progressive, medically supervised exertion until symptom-free. Average NBA concussion recoveries run about 7 days (median) to 9.3 days (mean), but individual recoveries vary, so a return by Games 4 or 5 remains a realistic possibility rather than an imminent return for Game 3.
Victor Wembanyama was placed in the NBA concussion protocol after a face-first fall in the second quarter of San Antonio's 106-103 playoff loss to Portland, leaving his Game 3 status uncertain as San Antonio tries to even the Western Conference first-round series at 1-1; under league rules, he must miss at least 48 hours and pass neurological testing before clearance, with a final decision by team doctors in consultation with the league's concussion protocol director.
Victor Wembanyama entered concussion protocol and did not return in Game 2 against Portland after hitting his head on the floor. He will be evaluated over the next 24 hours, with a 48-hour league-mandated recovery window before a return-to-play evaluation, potentially clearing him to play in Game 3 if he’s cleared.
Victor Wembanyama tumbled face-first in the second quarter of Game 2 against Portland, was evaluated for a concussion and did not return, a possible blow to San Antonio in the West First Round as the rookie had formed a key part of their playoff run.
Cody Rhodes suffered an eye injury during his WrestleMania 42 match with Randy Orton, with video showing a bloodied face and a swollen left eye; he could be placed in concussion protocol for three days after taking the Punt Kick, and WWE canceled his scheduled WWE World appearance, informing ticket holders that photo ops/autographs were cancelled; no further updates on his condition at press time.
WWE released footage of Cody Rhodes’s graphic eye injury from WrestleMania 42, revealing a swollen left eye and placing him in concussion protocol; his post‑show meet-and-greet was canceled as UFC—err WWE—plans for future Rhodes vs. Orton programs and potential matches at Backlash and other summer events continue to be discussed, with status on Rhodes still unclear.
In Detroit's Apr 9 finale vs. Minnesota, Parker Meadows and Riley Greene collided while chasing a Will Vest fly ball; Meadows left the field bleeding and is expected to enter concussion protocol and likely miss time, despite a .273 average entering the game. Wenceel Pérez is set for a season debut to fill the outfield, with Max Clark waiting in Triple-A. Greene remained in the game after the collision, while Vest struggled late as Minnesota took the lead.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez left the divisional-round win over the Chargers with a head injury and was placed in the NFL concussion protocol. He will be evaluated by both the Patriots medical staff and an independent neuro consultant, and must pass the league’s five-phase return-to-play process before returning. There’s no fixed timeline for clearance, with possibilities ranging from a swift return to missing upcoming games, and a history of a prior concussion noted in his medical history.
The Panthers' injury report for the upcoming wild card game against the Rams is mostly positive, with Bobby Brown III and Robert Rochell cleared from concussion protocol and ready to play. Two players, Robert Hunt and Chandler Zavala, remain questionable as they are still in practice windows for potential return from IR. A'Shawn Robinson was added to the report but has no injury designation for the game.
Jordan Love has cleared concussion protocol but will not start in the Packers' regular-season finale against the Vikings, with third-stringer Clayton Tune set to start instead, as the Packers have secured a playoff spot and may rest their starters.
The Patriots had several players in concussion protocol after a game, with TreVeyon Henderson participating in limited practice, while Kayshon Boutte and Jared Wilson did not practice; all need to clear protocol to play against the Jets or Dolphins.
The Steelers are preparing for their game against the Bengals with several key players dealing with injuries or in concussion protocol, while the Bengals have some players limited or out due to injuries. Notably, Darius Slay's status remains uncertain, impacting the Steelers' secondary, and the team has activated quarterback Will Howard from injured reserve.