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Victor Wembanyama returned from a concussion to drop 27 points, 11 rebounds, and seven blocks as the Spurs erased a 19-point halftime deficit — making NBA playoff history. Then he called out the league. Here is what it means for tonight and the postseason.

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.

Day 2 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs first round delivers four Game 1s — Celtics-76ers, Thunder-Suns, Pistons-Magic, and Spurs-Trail Blazers. Here is what to watch, plus a recap of Saturday’s 4-0 home sweep.