Victor Wembanyama cleared to return for San Antonio Spurs in Game 4
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been cleared from the NBA’s concussion protocol and will return for Sunday’s Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
The French international suffered the head injury during Tuesday’s Game 2 and was subsequently ruled out of the following fixture.
Despite his absence, San Antonio successfully secured a vital victory in Game 3 to establish a 2-1 lead in the playoff series.
Rigorous medical protocols completed
The unanimous Defensive Player of the Year travelled with the squad to Oregon on Thursday while diligently undertaking mandatory medical steps.
Under league regulations, athletes must pass a strict series of physical benchmarks before being authorised to resume competitive action.
These comprehensive test results are carefully compared against baseline neurological evaluations established at the beginning of the campaign.
A monumental boost for San Antonio
Regaining the towering centre represents a massive tactical advantage for the visiting team as they look to extend their series advantage.
The MVP finalist has enjoyed an extraordinary season, averaging 25 points and 11.5 rebounds per contest.
Additionally, the generational talent completely dominated the league defensively by registering an unparalleled 3.1 blocks a night.
