The San Antonio Spurs are facing a major predicament, with star player Victor Wembanyama uncertain to suit up in Game 3 of the team's series against the Portland Trail Blazers. Wembanyama was forced to leave Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round meeting after falling face-first in the second quarter.

On the play, the 7-foot-4 player was fouled by Portland's Jrue Holiday as Wembanyama was manoeuvring inside the paint. He landed awkwardly, with his head bouncing several times on the floor with 8:57 left in the contest.

Victor Wembanyama (concussion protocol) is OUT for the remainder of the game after hitting his head on the court.pic.twitter.com/qP8tAf6osN

The 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year was visibly dazed and remained on the court for some time. When he got up, Wembanyama ran through the tunnel and did not return. He left the game after contributing five points, four rebounds and a block, according toNBA.

With their prized centre out, the Spurs went on to lose to the Trail Blazers 106-103, allowing Portland to level the series at 1-1.

After that harrowing incident, the league announced that Wembanyama had been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol. This was confirmed by Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson.

San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson on the injury to star center Victor Wembanyama: “I just know he has a concussion, and he’s in the protocol, and we’ll obviously take the proper and appropriate steps.”Johnson was uncertain on the injury to Harrison Barnes.pic.twitter.com/Rr3qtEx0eg

'He has a concussion. He's in the protocol,' Johnson said. 'We'll take the proper and appropriate steps.'

Under league guidelines, any player placed in concussion protocol must have at least 48 hours of inactivity and recovery. After that, a player is required to meet certain conditions before being cleared to return to action.

With that in mind, there is a strong possibility that the Spurs may have to play Game 3 without Wembanyama. The series shifts to Portland, and the odds could be in their favour if the French centre is unavailable.

Source: International Business Times UK