Portland, Oregon — Victor Wembanyama was officially listed as questionable for Game 4 of the San Antonio Spurs’ first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers due to concussion protocol, but later cleared medical evaluations and was declared available to play on Sunday at the Moda Center in Portland.

The Spurs initially announced on Saturday that Wembanyama, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, was questionable after suffering a concussion in Game 2. He exited that matchup with just five points and four rebounds in 12 minutes following a hard fall that left him dazed and unable to continue. 

“We are still working through the process,” Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said at the time. “We will continue to work with the NBA, and that’s the update for now. Obviously, that will be until we get to tomorrow’s game, and then we will see where we’re at.”

Wembanyama missed Game 3 on Friday, where the Spurs rallied without him to secure a 120-108 win. Rookie Dylan Harper scored 27 points and Stephon Castle added 33, helping San Antonio take a 2-1 series lead. The victory demonstrated the team’s depth, but fans eagerly awaited news of their star center’s return.

On Sunday, NBA insiders confirmed that Wembanyama had cleared the league’s concussion protocol after passing neurological tests and staged exertion benchmarks. He was officially upgraded to available just before tipoff. “Victor Wembanyama has cleared concussion protocol and will play in Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers,” reported Shams Charania.

The French phenom averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, and a league-best 3.1 blocks per game this season, anchoring San Antonio to the second-best record in the Western Conference. His presence dramatically shifts the Spurs’ defensive and offensive balance, with advanced metrics showing the team was more than 15 points better per 100 possessions when he was on the floor.

The Spurs now look to capitalize on Wembanyama’s return as they aim to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. The Blazers, facing the prospect of losing two straight home games, are expected to push back aggressively. With Wembanyama back in the lineup, San Antonio enters Game 4 with renewed confidence and momentum.

This development makes Game 4 one of the most anticipated matchups of the postseason, as fans and analysts watch closely to see how Wembanyama performs after his brief absence and whether the Spurs can seize full control of the series.