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Wembanyama’s concussion fall in Game 2 just flipped the Western Conference. Scoot Henderson’s 31 powered a Portland comeback, the series is tied 1-1, and the Spurs face a 48-hour concussion protocol clock with Game 3 looming.

Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his playoff debut Sunday — a Spurs franchise record. Tonight’s Game 2 vs Portland at 8 PM ET on NBC could cement him as the breakout star of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Here’s what to watch, our prediction, and why this series matters for the West.

Gary Payton II’s vertical leap and two-way impact are reshaping how NBA teams value elite perimeter defenders. Here’s what it means for scouting.