Key Takeaways:
- Scoot Henderson scored 31 points as Portland rallied to defeat San Antonio 106-103 on Tuesday night, levelling their Western Conference playoff series at 1-1
- Victor Wembanyama exited in the second quarter after sustaining a concussion and entered the NBA’s concussion protocol
- The Spurs, who had won 76 consecutive playoff games when leading by 14 or more in the fourth quarter, saw their streak ended as Portland closed the match on an 11-2 run
Wembanyama’s Injury Alters the Contest
San Antonio started strongly in Game 2 of this Western Conference playoff series, but the departure of Victor Wembanyama proved decisive. The Spurs’ 7-foot-4 centre was diagnosed with a concussion after a fall in the second quarter, following a foul by Jrue Holiday that sent Wembanyama crashing face-first to the floor and left him unable to continue. He contributed five points, four rebounds, one blocked shot and one assist in 12 minutes before leaving and subsequently entering the NBA’s concussion protocol. Under league rules, his return date depends on passing a series of neurological evaluations with absence symptoms, lasting at least 48 hours, plus final medical clearance from team and league officials.
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— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) April 22, 2026
Game Summary and Key Performances
Despite missing their star, San Antonio mustered a strong start to the final period, establishing a 14-point cushion through a 13-0 run highlighted by Luke Kornet’s reverse slam and three-point play. Kornet, stepping in for Wembanyama, finished with 10 points and nine rebounds.
However, Portland capitalised as the Spurs’ offence faltered late. The Trail Blazers closed the contest on an 11-2 surge, holding San Antonio scoreless from the field over the last 3 minutes and 37 seconds. Robert Williams III secured a crucial alley-oop dunk with 12 seconds to play, receiving a feed from Deni Avdija after bulldozing through the paint, to put the Blazers ahead 104-101.
Scoot Henderson powered the comeback, recording 31 points on 11-of-17 shooting and converting 5 of 9 attempts from beyond the arc. Support came from Holiday with 16 points and nine assists, Avdija with 14 points, and Williams registering 11. The Spurs’ Stephon Castle notched a team-high 18 points, De’Aaron Fox added 17, while Devin Vassell produced 16 points and 12 rebounds. Vassell’s attempt to tie the match from beyond the arc with 2 seconds remaining missed the mark.
| Team | Top Scorer | Points | Second Leading Scorer | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail Blazers | Scoot Henderson | 31 | Jrue Holiday | 16 |
| San Antonio Spurs | Stephon Castle | 18 | De’Aaron Fox | 17 |
End of Historic Spurs Streak and What’s Next
This result snapped a remarkable run for the Spurs, who had previously triumphed in 76 consecutive playoff fixtures when leading by at least 14 points in the fourth quarter. Their last defeat from such a position was on 19 May 2003, against Dallas.
Game 3 in this best-of-seven series is scheduled for Friday in Portland, with the uncertainty over Wembanyama’s availability set to be a crucial factor as both sides look to take command in the tie.
