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Victor Wembanyama has been cleared to play in Game 4 vs. Trail Blazers
After suffering a concussion in Game 2 and missing Game 3, Victor Wembanyama has cleared the NBA’s concussion protocol and will play in Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The concussion was a result of Wemby banging his chin on the court after losing his balance when Jrue Holiday pulled […]
An odd few days has possibly turned the Western Conference on its head
Wow, what an odd few days for Spurs fans, including this one. First, we saw our best player live out an expression that never actually happens in real life: “he fell flat on his face”. The Spurs then lost that game, which ESPN claimed they had a 98% chance of winning with 8 minutes and […]
Open Thread: Victor Wembanyama officially listed as questionable for Game 4
Last Tuesday, Victor Wembanyama went out of Game 2 early in the second quarter with a concussion. He has since been in the NBA concussion protocols. The Spurs have been working with the NBA to monitor Victor’s progress toward recovery. They are also in the process of evaluations to detemin when and if Wemby should […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers, Game 4
Amid the uncertainty surrounding Victor Wembanyama’s return date, the Spurs headed to Portland for a crucial Game 3. A loss would have upped the pressure considerably on a young San Antonio team that still doesn’t know when it will get its superstar back. Fortunately, the Silver and Black prevailed thanks to fantastic performances from their […]
What we learned from the Spurs Game 3 win over the Trail Blazers
As far as I can tell, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili only scored 30 points in the same game twice. I remember both instances well. The first came during the clinching Game 6 win against the Phoenix Suns in the 2007 Western Conference Semifinals, a critical home win with the series potentially going back to […]
Highlights: Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper combine for 60 points in Game 3 comeback win
Coming off a heartbreaking Game 2 loss this past Tuesday, the Spurs traveled to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers for Game 3. Victor Wembanyama was ruled out due to concussion protocol. After a back-and-forth first half, the Spurs found themselves down by six going into the third quarter. The Blazers looked to be […]
Box Grades: Spurs ride second half wave to 2-1 series lead
All week, I heard the refrain that Wemby’s concussion in Game 2 was exactly what this young Spurs team needed. The logic is simple: Team’s with no playoff experience must endure the pain and toil of playoff hardship before savoring the fruits of victory. As such, the loss of Victor for a few games in […]
Spurs vs. Trail Blazers player grades: San Antonio’s young core shines in Game Three win
All hope seemed to be lost for the San Antonio Spurs in Game Three. With 7:30 left in the quarter, the team was down 15 points on the road, with no offensive rhythm, no defensive resistance, and no Victor Wembanyama. That was until a rookie of all people put the team on his back and, […]
Open Thread: Tim Duncan hits the big 5-0
I am 52. Most of my friends are around my age. On a regular basis, someone I know turns fifty. And this is what I send them: Five-Oh! Today Tim Duncan turns the big 5-0! Tim Duncan is one of the GOATs of the game, one who exemplified Spurs Culture and said more with his […]
San Antonio at Portland, Final Score: Harper and Castle help Spurs rally to Game 3 win, 120-108
The San Antonio Spurs had a tough time in Portland, dealing with physicality and athleticism, but they dug deep for their most impressive win of the season without the mighty Victor Wembanyama. They mucked up the Trail Blazers offensive sets and held them to 111.5 points per 100 possessions, which is good enough for the […]
It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers, Game 3
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. Game 2 didn’t go off as planned, in fact it turned […]
Which Portland team shows up in Game 3, and will Wemby play?
Before Game 1, I chatted with Dave, my friend who runs PtR’s sister site that covers the Portland Trail Blazers, Blazers Edge. After Game 2, we agreed to pick it back up as the series shifts to the Pacific Northwest. Dave Well, the series is 1-1 and nothing is decided firmly, but the most important […]
Open Thread: On this day in history David Robinson scores 71 points
April 24, 1994. When you think of single player high scoring games, one name comes to mind – Bam Adebayo. Just kidding. Of the top 110 highest single game outputs, one name continually appears. Wilt Chamberlain is on that list 110 a record of 40 times. He has the highest, a whopping 100 points, acquired […]
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers, Game 3
Game Two of the San Antonio Spurs’ first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers went about as poorly as it could go. Not only did the team lose at home, surrendering home-court advantage, but they also lost their superstar big man, Victor Wembanyama, to a concussion. Now, Wembanyama’s status becomes the big question for […]
Victor Wembanyama (concussion) listed as Questionable for Game 3 vs. Trail Blazers
The Spurs’ injury report for Game 3 against the Trail Blazers had a pleasant surprise. Victor Wembanyama, who exited Game 2 after hitting his head on the floor following a big fall and entered the league’s concussion protocol, was listed as “Questionable,” which means there’s a chance he could suit up. Initially, it seemed like […]
Report: Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Portland, Game 3 status uncertain
In some potentially good news for the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama is going to travel with the team to Portland, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Wemby entered concussion protocol after falling and smacking his chin on the court in the second quarter of Game 2 on Tuesday. He appeared dazed before getting up and heading to the […]
Open Thread: Victor Wembanyama’s 48-hour protocol expires Thursday evening
It was hard to watch on Tuesday as Victor Wembanyama collided with Jrue Holiday just minutes into the second quarter. Upon impact, Wemby lost his balance and landed face first onto the hardwood. In the immediate aftermath, it was unclear if Wemby had been knocked unconscious. After a few moments, he turned around appearing to […]
Keldon Johnson wins Sixth Man of the Year
The San Antonio Spurs are collecting the hardware after their strong 2025-26 regular season. On Wednesday, Keldon Johnson was named the Sixth Man of the Year. This was Johnson’s second full season coming off the bench. He played all 82 games, averaging 23.3 minutes, 13.2 points, and 5.4 rebounds while shooting 51.9% from the field […]
What We Learned from the Spurs loss to the Blazers
The horn sounded about 30 seconds ago and I’m just typing. Just trying to get it out of my system. Vent the air. The poison. The fury. Whatever it is that’s coursing through my veins at the moment, I want it out and I want it out now. That was horrible. Man, that was horrible. […]
Highlights: Spurs suffer Game 2 heartbreaker despite five double-figure scorers
Coming off their first playoff win since 2019, the Spurs battled the Portland Trail Blazers for Game 2 of the opening round. The Spurs started the first quarter on a cold streak, falling behind by as much as 13. Regardless, the Spurs managed to take a one-point lead into the second quarter. Victor Wembanyama suffered […]
Spurs vs. Trail Blazers player grades: Wembanyama goes down in Game Two loss
In the playoffs, one play can chance the outlook of an entire series. For the San Antonio Spurs, that play was Victor Wembanyama smacking his face against the hardwood after tripping over Jrue Holiday. Wembanyama would play just 12 minutes in Game Two, and is now in concussion protocols, meaning he could miss more games. […]
Box Grades: Inefficient shooting doomed Spurs in Game 2 vs. Blazers
This game started off bad when Portland jumped to a 15-4 lead, became terrible when Wemby went down with a concussion, softened somewhat when the Spurs led by double digits in the fourth, and then landed like bad egg salad when they squandered that lead in the final minutes. Let’s be blunt: the Spurs are […]
Open Thread: Spurs hosting watch party for Game 3 on Friday
The Spurs are heading to Portland for games 3 and 4 of the best of 7 series. While they are away, fans are invited to gather at The Rock at La Cantera to cheer on the Silver & Black with fellow fans. Friday, April 24th, Game 3- San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers The […]
Spurs let Game 2 slip away as injuries, cold finish doom team versus Blazers
Everything about the night felt like it was setting up for another San Antonio statement. The crowd was buzzing. The series leaned their way. And early on, even adversity didn’t seem like it would matter. Then everything unraveled. The San Antonio Spurs watched a 14-point fourth quarter lead disappear Tuesday night, falling 106-103 to the […]
San Antonio vs. Portland, Final Score: Spurs lose Wemby, big 4th quarter lead and Game 2, 103-106
Everything was well coming into this game, with the Spurs up 1-0 in the first round against the Portland Trail Blazers and Victor Wembanyama receiving his Defensive Player of the Year trophy. Then, there was the game. After a rough start, the Spurs fought back from a double-digit deficit only to lose Wemby to a […]
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