Spurs Down 10 in the Third and the Trail Blazers Just Won't Go Away
The San Antonio Spurs came into Portland needing to bounce back after dropping Game 2, but the Trail Blazers are making them work for every inch. Late in the third quarter at the Moda Center, San Antonio trails 77-67 and the momentum is firmly with the home team. This series is tied 1-1 and headed in a direction nobody expected when the playoffs started.
Portland's Offense Is Rolling, San Antonio's Shot Selection Is Off
The Trail Blazers are shooting 43 percent from the field and 44 percent from three, keeping pace with a Spurs team that came in as the West's top seed at 62-20. Jaxon Holiday has been the engine for Portland's attack, dropping 22 points on an efficient 9-for-12 shooting. Donovan Clingan has been physical inside, grabbing nine rebounds to keep the Blazers in control of the glass.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiFor San Antonio, Keldon Johnson is ice cold. He's 0-for-5 with four rebounds, and that kind of offensive drought is impossible to overcome when you're already trailing. Stephon Castle has been the bright spot with 22 points, but even his hot shooting hasn't been enough to keep pace. The Spurs shot just 40 percent overall and are turning the ball over at a clip that's killing them.
San Antonio's Injury Report Is Getting Worse
The Spurs entered this game already without Victor Wembanyama due to a concussion, and now Jordan McLaughlin is out with an ankle injury. Both are listed as questionable to return by April 26. In a playoff series that's tied up, losing depth pieces like this at the worst possible time puts enormous pressure on the guys who are healthy to deliver.
Game 4 is set for Sunday at 12:30 PM at the Moda Center, and San Antonio needs a win to regain control. The series stays in Portland after that before heading back to Texas if it goes the distance. The Spurs' championship window is cracked open right now, and the Trail Blazers are making them prove they belong on the biggest stage.
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