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Oklahoma City Thunder center Bismack Biyombo appeared to collapse on the side of the court in terrifying scenes Wednesday night.
The terrifying incident occurred during the second quarter of the team’s road game against the Portland Trail Blazers, when players left the court to call a timeout.
Biyombo was in a line of Thunder players congratulating his teammates on the way out when he suddenly appeared to fall backwards.
The rest of the players and coaching staff immediately appeared shocked as he fell back into the courtside chairs, where he received immediate medical attention.
There was a long delay in the game, but Biyombo was reported to have quickly regained consciousness and was alert while medical staff spoke with him.
Bismack Biyombo (in blue jacket) was standing on the side of the court during a timeout.
Suddenly, he began to back away, to the surprise of his teammates and team coaches.
There was immediate commotion as medical staff came to the 31-year-old center’s aid.
A wheelchair was brought onto the court, but he was later seen walking back to the locker room under his own power.
Biyombo, a 13-year NBA veteran, was playing in just his fifth game with the Thunder after signing with the team on Feb. 10.
He previously spent time with the Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies.
Biyombo was able to walk back to the locker room afterwards, although he appeared to be holding his head.
Biyombo is shown warming up before the game in Portland on Wednesday night.
Speaking after the game, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault confirmed that the center had been medically cleared and told reporters, “He’s fine.” He basically passed out.
“He was in the locker room at halftime laughing and joking.”
Bally Sports Oklahoma sideline reporter Nick Gallo also reported that Biyombo would be subject to further monitoring and evaluation on Thursday, to determine when it will be safe for him to return to the court.
Oklahoma City will play again on Friday night against the Miami Heat.