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Wembanyama Still In Concussion Protocol, Status Uncertain For Game 4

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The Spurs survived Game 3 at Portland without Victor Wembanyama, and he may not be ready to return on Sunday, Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News writes in a subscriber-only piece. Meeting with reporters this afternoon, coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama remains in the league’s concussion protocol and his status is uncertain. “We are […]

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Blazers' Deni Avdija shares urgent message after Game 3 loss to Spurs

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The San Antonio Spurs seized control of their first-round series with a 120-108 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3, flipping both home-court advantage. This was despite the absence of Victor Wembanyama, who missed the game due to concussion protocol. The result gives San Antonio a 2-1 lead as Stephon Castle took […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija shares urgent message after Game 3 loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers haven’t ruled out Damian Lillard playoff return, eyeing Giannis push

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This one sounds a little wild at first. But this is the NBA, so maybe not entirely impossible. According to Bill Oram of The Oregonian, the Trail Blazers haven’t completely ruled out the idea of Damian Lillard making a surprise return during the playoffs. Yes, these playoffs. Lillard hasn’t played all season after tearing his left […] The post Blazers haven’t ruled out Damian Lillard playoff return, eyeing Giannis push appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Spurs' Dylan Harper makes playoff history only Kobe Bryant surpassed in Game 3 win

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The San Antonio Spurs entered a hostile Moda Center without their cornerstone, Victor Wembanyama, but they left with a 2-1 series lead and a piece of NBA history. While the Portland Trail Blazers focused on containing the veterans, it was rookie guard Dylan Harper who snatched the spotlight, delivering a performance that put him in […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper makes playoff history only Kobe Bryant surpassed in Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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De'Aaron Fox chips Blazers Forward Deni Avdija's tooth in Game 3 vs. Spurs

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Playoff basketball in the Pacific Northwest is officially a contact sport. During the Portland Trail Blazers’ gritty Game 3 battle against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, Deni Avdija proved he is willing to leave everything on the hardwood, including a piece of his smile. The intensity peaked when Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox caught […] The post De’Aaron Fox chips Blazers Forward Deni Avdija’s tooth in Game 3 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Trail Blazers

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San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (42-40, eighth in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Spurs -5.5; over/under is 219 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 120-108 on Saturday, led by 33 points from Stephon Castle. Jrue Holida...

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Blazers' Deni Avdija draws eye-opening Luka Doncic comp from Hall of Famer

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The Portland Trail Blazers are facing a major assignment as they confront the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The second-seeded Spurs are expected to survive and advance over the seventh-seeded Blazers. However, the two teams split the first two games of the series in San Antonio. The series moves […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija draws eye-opening Luka Doncic comp from Hall of Famer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Gilbert Arenas on Blazers cost-cutting rumors: How many assistant coaches do you need?

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Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas can seemingly see both sides of new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon’s reported cost-cutting ways. For a little background, Dundon is reportedly looking to save a little money during the playoffs. That includes requiring non-player, non-coach members of the travel party to check out of the team hotel early to […] The post Gilbert Arenas on Blazers cost-cutting rumors: How many assistant coaches do you need? appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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