Steve's Place120-108 Spurs win in Portland, taking a 2-1 lead in the 7-game series. The Blazers shot poorly in the 4th, and began to tire as the game went on. The Spurs began to get very easy shots. Every shot the Blazers took seemed like it was challenged, the later it got to be. The Blazers didn't have a way to adjust for exhaustion. This was a very physical game. I expect the next 2 (at least) will be, too.
The Spurs have been sitting on an 11-13 point lead. Too many missed shots, and not just 3's. "They look tired." At 1:41 to go 118-103 Spurs.
There was a 41-14 Spurs run. 110-97 San Antonio.
88-87 Spurs after 3.
65-59 Blazers at the half. A very chippy game.
7:31 to go in the half, it's 41-40 Spurs. This is a grabbing, banging game.
After 1 quarter, it's 29-27 Blazers.
thecasualramblerI'm not here to make predictions or provide insight to what might happen on the court.
I just want to share a taste of what the end of five years between #NBAplayoff appearances felt like.
#basketball #portland #ripcity #trailblazers
http://thecasualramble.com/2026/04/24/blazers-before-game-three/
From Hoops Rumors, the Blazers posted a video of Damian Lillard sinking shots in practice. Reporters asked Coach Splitter if the Blazers' star guard might make an appearance in the playoffs.
"Probably not."
SalmanmirzaSpurs favored, but Blazers fighting back—expect a tight, high-intensity showdown. #NBA #TrailBlazers #Spurs #NBAPredictions
