Oklahoma City big man Mike Muscala sustained a concussion during Saturday night's 120-118 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves and has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol, the Thunder announced Sunday.
Muscala exited the game after taking an elbow to the face in the fourth quarter. He finished the night with 22 points.
Muscala is averaging 9.7 points and 3.5 rebounds in 18.2 minutes over 21 games this season.
According to the protocol, Muscala will have to exhibit symptom-free behavior before resuming basketball activities.