Victor Wembanyama reacts after taking a hard fall during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in San Antonio. He did not return to the game.

Victor Wembanyama reacts after taking a hard fall during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in San Antonio. He did not return to the game.

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Dylan Harper was the first one to the scene. He didn’t like what he saw.

He didn’t like the way Victor Wembanyama remained facedown on the Frost Bank Center hardwood for what felt like forever. He didn’t like the look in Wembanyama’s eyes once he opened them. He didn’t like the unsteady manner in which Wembanyama eventually rolled over to a seated position.

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The only thing that gave Harper comfort, in the first few frightening moments after Wembanyama hit the floor face-first In the second quarter Tuesday, was the way his All-Star teammate left the building.

“Hopefully he’s feeling better than everybody thinks,” said Harper, the Spurs’ rookie guard.

Indeed, what is left of the Spurs’ first-round playoff series against Portland depends on it.

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Wembanyama’s terrifying tumble came with 8:57 remaining in the first half of the Spurs’ 106-103 series-knotting Game 2 defeat. The 22-year-old Frenchman landed hard on his chin after being fouled by Portland’s Jrue Holiday on a drive to the basket.

Appearing dazed, Wembanyama remained on the court for several moments while being checked on by his teammates and athletic trainer Will Sevening.

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Wembanyama was diagnosed with a concussion before leaving the Frost Bank Center, starting the clock on the NBA’s concussion protocol and casting doubt on the availability of the Spurs’ best player for the remainder of his first Western Conference playoff series.

“I just know he has a concussion and he’s in the protocol,” Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said after the game. “We’ll obviously take the proper and appropriate steps.”

Asked if the league’s newly christened Defensive Player of the Year was being evaluated for anything beyond a concussion, Johnson quickly answered, “No.”

Forgive fans in San Antonio if they woke up Wednesday experiencing some unpleasant postseason flashbacks.

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The Spurs’ last significant foray into the NBA postseason came in 2017, when their playoff run all but ended in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals when Golden State’s Zaza Pachulia slid underneath the ankles of a jump-shooting Kawhi Leonard.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) hits his head on the court during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He sat out the rest of the game due to a concussion.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) hits his head on the court during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He sat out the rest of the game due to a concussion.

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That play was considered unsportsmanlike enough that the NBA later added a rule designating actions like it a flagrant foul going forward.

In contrast, Holiday made minimal contact with a stumbling Wembanyama on Tuesday.

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“I didn’t think I touched him, but I don’t really know,” said Holiday, a 35-year-old two-time All-Star not generally known for dirty play. “After they called the foul, I went to complain to the ref. I didn’t really see (Wembanyama fall).”

No matter Holiday’s intent, the play has nevertheless swung the balance of the series.

In accordance with the league’s concussion protocol, the soonest Wembanyama can be re-evaluated is 48 hours after his diagnosis.

That would be Thursday night, at about the time the Spurs’ team plane is scheduled to arrive in Portland ahead of Game 3 on Friday.

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In order to be cleared to return, Wembanyama must pass a series of benchmark medical tests overseen by the Spurs’ doctors in consultation with a league-appointed protocol director.

“Obviously we don’t know how long he’s going to be out,” Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox said. “But we’ve got to be ready to play without him.”

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Per NBA injury tracking data, the average length of time for a player to spend in concussion protocol is a week to 10 days.

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Even the most optimistic end of that spectrum would have Wembanyama missing Games 3 and 4. The most pessimistic would have Wembanyama out for Games 5 and 6 as well.

As the series shifts to Portland, here is the state of play for the suddenly short-handed Spurs: They are locked in a dead-heat with the scrappy, seventh-seeded Trail Blazers, likely needing to win at least one game on the road without their best player to regain home-court advantage.

“We all got to step up,” Spurs forward Devin Vassell said. “We know what Vic brings to the table and we’ve played without him a couple of games this year. That’s huge void to fill.”

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Portland players say they are rooting for Wembanyama’s swift recovery.

“Hoping he’s good, because as a competitor you don’t want one of the (other) team’s better players to get hurt,” said Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, whose 31 points powered Portland’s victory. “You want to beat them fully healthy.”

The Spurs went 12-6 with Wembanyama sidelined during the regular season, including 2-1 against Portland.

As the Spurs learned Tuesday, the regular-season and postseason are two different basketball animals. Even with Wembanyama out of the game, the Spurs grabbed a 14-point lead with 8 ½ minutes remaining Tuesday, and seemed on the way to going up 2-0 in the series.

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From there, the whole ball of twine came unraveled in a bevy of missed shots and bogged-down offensive possessions as Portland closed the game on a 27-10 run.

“They’ve got a lot of good guards who are physical on the ball,” Vassell said. “So late game execution, we just got to be better.”

Indicative of the Spurs’ bad luck Tuesday, it was Holiday who scored the go-ahead basket for Portland when he put back a Robert Williams airball with 2:07 to go.

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Vassell had a chance to tie the game at the buzzer, but his corner 3-pointer — expertly contested by the Blazers’ Matisse Thybulle — rimmed out.

If the Spurs wind up losing the series, those final 8 ½ minutes of Game 2 will prove haunting.

Had the Spurs held on, they would have headed to Portland with a 2-0 lead and some margin for error.

Instead, they are headed northwest with the series in a dead heat and awaiting the results of concussion tests.

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As of Wednesday morning, Wemby Watch was officially on in San Antonio.

“We’re hoping for the best,” Keldon Johnson said.

Spurs fans everywhere know the feeling.

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Victor Wembanyama sits on the court after taking a hard fall during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in San Antonio. He did not return to the game.

Victor Wembanyama sits on the court after taking a hard fall during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in San Antonio. He did not return to the game.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsPortland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) guards San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) guards San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) hangs onto the net after dunking on the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) hangs onto the net after dunking on the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsPortland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter reacts after receiving a technical foul during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter reacts after receiving a technical foul during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) hits his head on the court during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He did not return to the game.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) hits his head on the court during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He did not return to the game.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3), center Luke Kornet (7), guard Devin Vassell (24) and guard De'aaron Fox (4) walk off the court for a timeout during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3), center Luke Kornet (7), guard Devin Vassell (24) and guard De’aaron Fox (4) walk off the court for a timeout during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs fans cheer as San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) makes a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs fans cheer as San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) makes a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) guards Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) guards Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsA San Antonio Spurs fan holds up a large photo of Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, who was injured in the first half and left the game early, during Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

A San Antonio Spurs fan holds up a large photo of Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, who was injured in the first half and left the game early, during Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) reacts while holding his injured hand during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) reacts while holding his injured hand during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) bends over in pain as he asks to be substituted out during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) bends over in pain as he asks to be substituted out during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) reacts while holding his injured hand during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) reacts while holding his injured hand during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox (4) drives towards the basket during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs guard De’aaron Fox (4) drives towards the basket during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) blocks Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) under the net during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) blocks Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) under the net during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4) recovers a loose ball as Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) defends during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4) recovers a loose ball as Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) defends during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson argues with referee John Goble (10) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson argues with referee John Goble (10) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney talks to head coach Mitch Johnson during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney talks to head coach Mitch Johnson during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) bends over in pain as he asks to be substituted out during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) bends over in pain as he asks to be substituted out during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs fans cheer as San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) makes a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs fans cheer as San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) makes a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) reacts while holding his injured hand during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) reacts while holding his injured hand during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsA San Antonio Spurs fan holds up a large photo of Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, who was injured in the first half and left the game early, during Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

A San Antonio Spurs fan holds up a large photo of Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, who was injured in the first half and left the game early, during Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney, second from right, yells from the bench during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney, second from right, yells from the bench during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsA San Antonio Spurs fan holds up his Spurs chain as he watches the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

A San Antonio Spurs fan holds up his Spurs chain as he watches the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsPortland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) fouls San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) as he drives to the net during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) fouls San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) as he drives to the net during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsPortland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) dunks over San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) and forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) dunks over San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) and forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsA fan reacts to a foul call on the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

A fan reacts to a foul call on the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsPortland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) guards San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) guards San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsPortland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) rebounds the ball as San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) falls the ground after attempting a shot during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) rebounds the ball as San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) falls the ground after attempting a shot during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs lost 106-103, tying the series 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsPortland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter reacts after receiving a technical foul during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter reacts after receiving a technical foul during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsA fan holds up his cowboy hat with noisemakers during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

A fan holds up his cowboy hat with noisemakers during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) sets a pick for guard Devin Vassell (24) as he drives past Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) sets a pick for guard Devin Vassell (24) as he drives past Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) hits his head on the court during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He did not return to the game.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) hits his head on the court during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He did not return to the game.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) reacts while holding his injured hand during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) reacts while holding his injured hand during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson reacts to a call from referees during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson reacts to a call from referees during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsPortland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) wins the jump ball over San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) wins the jump ball over San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-NewsSan Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) signals to his teammates during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) signals to his teammates during the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Spurs fell 106-103, evening the series at 1-1.

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