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NBA News / Pounding the Rock / April 28
It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers, Game 5 
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NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Spurs Game 5
The San Antonio Spurs are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5 of their first-round series. San Antonio enters Tuesday’s game with a 3-1 lead in the series after defeating Portland on the road in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon after completing a second-half comeback.
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San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / April 28
The different paths the Spurs and Blazers have taken to Game 5
This is the continuation (and possibly the end) of this conversation with Dave Deckard of Blazers Edge through the first round of the playoffs, and I feel it’s important that I provide some context.
San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / April 28
Draymond Green snubs Wembanyama while naming Spurs’ most important playoff player so far
The San Antonio Spurs are on the verge of advancing, holding a 3-1 lead over the Portland Trail Blazers in their playoff series. A home win today would secure their place in the conference semi-finals.
San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / April 27
Home to close, Spurs push to end series with Blazers in 5
Victor Wembanyama is back in full force as the San Antonio Spurs head home looking to finish off the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
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San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27
Victor Wembanyama criticizes NBA concussion protocols
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama voiced frustration with the NBA’s concussion protocol after returning for Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / April 27
What We Learned from the Spurs Game 4 win over the Blazers
I don’t think I’ve ever lived through a game quite like that. Given that no team in NBA playoff history has ever been down 17 points at halftime only to go on and win by 21, I’m pretty sure no one else has either.
Spurs enter history books with record-breaking playoff comeback over Trail Blazers
The San Antonio Spurs looked set for a difficult night on Sunday as they trailed 58-41 at halftime against the Portland Trail Blazers. At that stage, the series appeared destined to be levelled, which would have guaranteed at least six games before either side could secure a place in the conference semi-finals.
San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Rumors / April 27
Victor Wembanyama Calls NBA’s Handling Of Concussion Protocol “Disappointing”
After a dominant performance in the Spurs‘ Game 4 victory at Portland on Sunday, Victor Wembanyama expressed disappointment about not being cleared from concussion protocol ahead of Game 3, writes Jared Weiss of The Athletic.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 27
Deni Avdija Breaks Silence on Heated Altercation With Stephon Castle
Things got chippy near the end of the Spurs-Blazers game between Deni Avdija and Stephon Castle. Victor Wembanyama surprisingly suited up in game four for the Spurs after missing game three.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26
Victor Wembanyama returns for Spurs, delivers harsh lesson to Trail Blazers
Wembanyama dominated in the Spurs' 114-93 win, and, in the process, helped deliver a very harsh lesson to an up-and-coming Trail Blazers team that still has some things to learn.
Stephon Castle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26
Spurs’ Stephon Castle leaves Game 4 vs. Blazers with hand injury scare
The San Antonio Spurs got some tough news on Sunday, during their Game 4 matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Spurs guard Stephon Castle left the game with a hand injury.
San Antonio Spurs News / AirJordanChronicles / April 25
Spurs’ Dylan Harper Joins Kobe Bryant in Rare Playoff Feat During Game 3 Win
Dylan Harper dropped a historic performance when his team needed him the most. And suddenly, his name was being mentioned alongside the legend Kobe Bryant.
Keldon Johnson News / The Lead / April 24
Keldon Johnson Embodies the Spurs’ Culture Perfectly
Julian Champagnie calls him his favorite teammate he’s ever had. Harrison Barnes says he’s got one of the biggest hearts of any teammate in his career.
Keldon Johnson News / Hoops Wire / April 22
Spurs’ Keldon Johnson named NBA Sixth Man of Year
Make it two major awards for the Spurs in three days. After Victor Wembanyama took home Defensive Player of the Year, guard Keldon Johnson has been named Sixth Man of the Year, the league announced.
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