[SAEN] 马刺输掉第二场比赛且文班亚马受伤的三大看点 ▶️

马刺 vs 开拓者 103 - 106 技术统计 | 视频集锦

By Jeff McDonald, Staff Writer | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2026-04-21 23:46:44

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2026年4月21日,星期二,在圣安东尼奥霜银中心球馆举行的马刺对阵波特兰开拓者的NBA季后赛首轮第二场比赛上半场,圣安东尼奥马刺前锋维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) (1) 头部撞击地面。由于脑震荡,他缺席了余下的比赛。

马刺在周二对阵波特兰的第二场比赛中,本已预料到开拓者会全力以赴。

但他们没料到,这意味着维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 的下巴会撞在霜银中心球馆的地板上。

随着文班亚马在上半场被“击倒”——虽然不是字面意义上的昏迷,但也相差无几——马刺以103-106遗憾落败,导致这轮季后赛首轮系列赛被扳成1-1平。

就在两天前,文班亚马在季后赛首秀中狂砍35分,创下马刺队史纪录。然而在第二节还剩8分51秒时,他在一次突破中被开拓者后卫朱·霍勒迪 (Jrue Holiday) 绊倒,重重摔在地上。

随着下巴着地,这位马刺的全明星中锋接受了脑震荡评估,并进入了NBA的脑震荡保护协议,这让他能否出战周五的关键第三场比赛打上了问号。

“我们正期待最好的结果,”马刺前锋凯尔登·约翰逊 (Keldon Johnson) 说道。

这本是一场马刺本可以赢下的比赛。他们差一点就做到了。

波特兰后卫斯库特·亨德森 (Scoot Henderson) 砍下31分,霍勒迪贡献16分,开拓者在最后8分半钟抹平了14分的分差,带着一场平局离开了圣安东尼奥。

周二马刺运气的缩影是,在比赛还剩2分07秒时,霍勒迪补中了罗伯特·威廉姆斯 (Robert Williams) 的一记三不沾,为波特兰投中了反超比分的进球。

“这只是一场比赛,”约翰逊说,“系列赛还很长。我们明天会重新审视战术板,准备前往波特兰。不能纠结于此。”

斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (Stephon Castle) 以18分领跑马刺全队,但他用了20次出手才拿到这些分数。他与另一位首发后卫达龙·福克斯 (De’Aaron Fox) 合计36投14中,并出现了6次失误。

卢克·科内特 (Luke Kornet) 得到10分和9个篮板,而新秀小前锋卡特·布莱恩特 (Carter Bryant) 作为小球中锋为马刺贡献了扎实的12分钟。

随着身高7英尺4英寸的文班亚马离场,开拓者的体型和身体对抗能力在某些时段压制了马刺。

波特兰抢下了15个进攻篮板,转化为23分二次进攻得分,并利用马刺的17次失误拿到了24分。

如果马刺必须在没有文班亚马的情况下前往波特兰打第三场,那么需要全员发力才能重新掌控系列赛。

“我们都必须站出来,”后卫德文·瓦塞尔 (Devin Vassell) 说道,“我们知道维克托能带来什么,今年我们也打过几场没有他的比赛。我们知道每个人都必须挺身而出。那是巨大的空缺。”

以下是周二这场代价惨重的第二场失利中的三大看点:

1. 马刺需要每个人贡献更多

目前尚不清楚马刺何时能迎回文班亚马。在最理想的情况下,他可能会在周五波特兰的第三场比赛中复出。

在最坏的情况下,他可能会缺席整个系列赛。

如果马刺想在这轮突然变得激烈的系列赛中生存下来,他们需要每个人贡献更多。

首先是福克斯,他在第二场比赛的最后阶段表现疲软,第四节6投仅1中。

他们需要一个更高效版本的卡斯尔,他一如既往地打得很拼,但难以保持效率。

他们需要迪伦·哈珀 (Dylan Harper) 打出最佳新秀级别的表现。他们需要约翰逊拿出年度最佳第六人的拼劲。

常规赛期间,在文班亚马缺阵的情况下,马刺取得了12胜6负的战绩——包括两次击败波特兰——但那通常是在其他所有人都火力全开的情况下实现的。

他们不能在失去文班亚马的同时,其他“活塞”也出现哑火。

2. 斯库特为波特兰挺身而出

随着文班亚马离场,2023年选秀大会中顺位最高的剩余球员迎来了大爆发。

那就是亨德森,他在那届选秀中以探花秀身份被选中,仅次于文班亚马。周二的亨德森看起来完全配得上高顺位乐透秀的身份。

亨德森因左腿筋撕裂缺席了本赛季前51场比赛,直到2月才完成赛季首秀。

现在他似乎已经找回了腿部力量。

继第一场比赛贡献18分后,亨德森在第二场打出了统治级表现。

这是22岁的亨德森本赛季得分最高的一场比赛,超过了3月8日击败印第安纳时得到的28分。

在马刺能够限制住全明星后卫德尼·阿夫迪亚 (Deni Avdija)(13投5中得到14分)的夜晚,他们却没能赢下比赛。

亨德森对此功不可没。

3. 瓦塞尔配得上属于他的时刻

平心而论,两队中没有人比瓦塞尔打得更努力。他显然非常想赢下这场比赛。

这位老将后卫在马刺(最终)体型吃亏的夜晚领跑全队篮板。他在防守端飞身扑救,倒地争抢地板球。

如果有谁值得拥有一个绝杀或将比赛拖入加时的机会,那一定是他。

然而,篮球有时是残酷的。

瓦塞尔在还剩31秒时那记可能反超比分的三分球弹道很正,但稍微短了一点。

在终场哨响前获得扳平机会时,他的底角三分再次差之毫厘,击中了后沿。

结果,马刺带着平局前往波特兰,他们必须努力夺回主场优势。

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.
Victor Wembanyama sits on the court after taking a hard fall in the first half against Portland on Tuesday night at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) dunks on the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) reacts to San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle’s (5) dunk on the Portland Trail Blazers as they go into a timeout 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 center Luke Kornet (7) dunks over Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) and center Donovan Clingan (23) 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) keeps the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (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.
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.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) trips and falls to the ground while driving to the net 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.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) 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 guard Devin Vassell (24) grabs the rebound over the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) blocks Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) under the net 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 guard De'aaron Fox (4) drives through Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) and center Robert Williams III (35) 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.
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.
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.
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.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) talks with teammate Stephon Castle after taking a hard fall before leaving for the locker room 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. Wembanyama did not return to the game.
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.
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.
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) drives past Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the second 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.
Dancer perform for the crowd during a timeout in 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.
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.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama holds his NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama holds his NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy sits on the court before being presented to him before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama hoists his NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy in the air before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama holds his NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama holds his NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama receives his NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
A fan wears San Antonio Spurs-themed friendship bracelets during Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama embraces Brian Wright, general manager of the Spurs, before receiving his NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Victor Wembanyama holds up his Defensive Player of the Year trophy before Game 2 against Portland at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama holds his NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers player Fabricio Oberto, center left, watches the game with former Spurs player Manu Ginobili 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.
Black t-shirts await San Antonio Spurs before 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.
A San Antonio Spurs fan wears a flower crown before 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.
Six-year-old San Antonio Spurs fan Dannelle is decked out in glitter before 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.
People enter Frost Bank Center in the rain before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Kassy Gandy holds her 2-month-old daughter, Maizleigh, as her 7-year-old son, Jaxon, hugs his little sister while they wait in line at the fan shop before 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.
People enter Frost Bank Center in the rain before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Players from the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers warm up on the court before game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. A black-out was planned for San Antonio Spurs fans with free t-shirts waiting on their seats.
People enter Frost Bank Center in the rain before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Kassy Gandy from Edna and her 7-year-old son Jaxon walk through a fan shop before 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.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) warms up before game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) warms up on the court before 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.
Ashley Rodriguez and her 2-year-old daughter Sloane dodge the rain as they walk into Frost Bank Center for Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
People enter Frost Bank Center in the rain before Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) reacts as the referees call for the Portland Trail Blazers to receive the ball during the first half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Peter J. Holt, managing partner and chairman of Spurs Sports & Entertainment, reacts to a referee’s call against the 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.
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.
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.

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3 Takeaways as Spurs lose Game 2, Wembanyama

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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.

The Spurs came into Game 2 against Portland on Tuesday expecting to take the Trail Blazers’ best shot.

They did not expect that to mean Victor Wembanyama’s chin hitting the Frost Bank Center floor.

With Wembanyama knocked out in the first half — not literally, but almost — the Spurs stumbled to a 106-103 defeat that evened the first-round series at a game apiece.

Two nights after scorching for a Spurs-record 35 points in his playoff debut, Wembanyama went down in a heap with 8:51 left in the second quarter after tripping over Blazers guard Jrue Holiday on a drive.

Having hit the court chin-first, the Spurs’ All-Star center was evaluated for a concussion and placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol, casting his availability for Friday’s pivotal Game 3 in doubt.

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

It was a game the Spurs could have won anyway. They nearly did.

Portland guard Scoot Henderson scored 31 points and Jrue Holiday had 16 as the Blazers erased a 14-point deficit in the final 8 ½ minutes to escape San Antonio with a split.

In a sign indicative of the Spurs’ luck Tuesday, Holiday scored the go-ahead basket for Portland when he put back a Robert Williams airball with 2:07 to go.

“It’s one game,” Johnson said. “It’s a long series. We get back to the drawboard tomorrow and get ready to go to Portland. You can’t dwell on it.”

Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 18 points, but it took him 20 field goal attempts to get there. He and fellow starting guard De’Aaron Fox combined to go 14 of 36 from the floor with six turnovers.

Kornet finished with 10 points and nine rebounds, while rookie small forward Carter Bryant gave the Spurs 12 solid minutes as a small-ball center.

With the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama having left the building, the Blazers’ size and physicality overwhelmed the Spurs at times.

Portland collected 15 offensive rebounds, good for 23 second-chance points, and cashed in 24 points off the Spurs’ 17 turnovers.

If the Spurs have to play Game 3 in Portland without Wembanyama, it will take an all hands-on-deck effort to regain control of the series.

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

Here are three takeaways from Tuesday’s doubly costly Game 2 defeat:

1. Spurs are going to need more from everyone

There is no immediate clarity on when the Spurs might get Wembanyama back. Under the very best-case scenario, he could be back for Game 3 on Friday in Portland.

Under the worst, he could be out for the series.

If the Spurs are to survive a suddenly competitive series against the Trail Blazers, they are going to need a lot more from everyone.

It starts with De’Aaron Fox, who wilted down the stretch of Game 2, going 1 for 6 in the fourth quarter.

They will need a more efficient version of Castle, who played hard – as he always does – but struggled to stay efficient.

They will need All-Rookie like play from Dylan Harper. They will need Sixth Man of the Year effort from Keldon Johnson.

The Spurs were 12-6 during the regular season without Wembanyama in the lineup – including a pair of victories over Portland – but typically did so with everyone else firing on all cylinders.

They cannot lose Wembanyama and have other pistons misfire as well.

2. Scoot steps up for Portland

With Wembanyama out, the highest remaining pick from the 2023 draft had him a field day.

That would be Henderson, who went No. 3 overall — two spots after Wembanyama — in that draft. Henderson looked every bit the high lottery pick Tuesday.

Henderson missed the first 51 games of the season with a torn left hamstring and did not make his season debut until February.

He seems to have his legs under him now.

Henderson followed an 18-point effort in Game 1 with a monster Game 2.

It was the 22-year-old Henderson’s highest-scoring game of the season, surpassing the 28 he scored in a victory over Indiana on March 8.

On a night the Spurs were able to keep All-Star guard Deni Avdija under wraps (14 points on 5-of-13 shooting), they couldn’t win the game.

Henderson gets a heaping helping of credit for that.

3. Vassell deserved his moment

It is fair to say nobody on either team played harder than Vassell. He clearly wanted this game.

The veteran guard led the team in rebounding on a night when the Spurs were (eventually) outsized. He flew around on defense. He hit the floor for loose balls.

If anyone deserved a chance to bury put the Spurs over time or send the game to overtime, it was him.

Basketball can be a cruel game, however.

Vassell’s potential go-ahead 3-pointer with 31 seconds was on line, just a little short.

With a chance to tie at the horn, his corner 3-pointer was again close but no cigar, hitting back rim.

As a result, the Spurs are headed to Portland with a knotted series and work to do to regain homecourt advantage.

By Jeff McDonald, Staff Writer, via San Antonio Express-News