Victor Wembanyama returns from concussion and criticizes NBA protocol as Spurs take 3-1 series lead over Trail Blazers
Victor Wembanyama returned from a one-game absence due to a concussion and scored 27 points with 11 rebounds and seven blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93, taking a 3-1 series lead. Wembanyama praised the doctors involved but called the NBA's concussion protocol handling 'very disappointing,' declining to elaborate further. De'Aaron Fox led all scorers with 28 points as San Antonio outscored Portland 73-35 in the second half.
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NY Post focuses narrowly on Wembanyama's criticism of the NBA, while Al Jazeera treats it as one item in a broader playoff roundup, giving equal weight to the Rockets-Lakers and Celtics-76ers results.
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“Rockets thrash LeBron's Lakers; Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs' return”
“Victor Wembanyama calls out NBA for 'very disappointing' handling of concussion protocol”
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