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OKC Thunder's Bismack Biyombo medically cleared after collapse on sideline: 'Doing fine'

Justin Martinez
The Oklahoman

OKC Thunder center Bismack Biyombo collapsed on the bench during the first quarter of a 128-120 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

The 31-year center eventually got up on his own and walked into the tunnel. Biyombo remained out for the entire contest, but OKC head coach Mark Daigneault provided a positive update after the game.

"He's fine," Daigneault said. "He just fainted, basically. But he was in the locker room at halftime, laughing and joking. And he stayed back there, but he's doing fine."

OKC signed Biyombo to a minimum contract on Feb. 10. He has appeared in four games with the team.

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Mar 6, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Bismack Biyombo (15) warms up prior to a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports