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Backcourt play re-energizes Spurs against Blazers heading into Game 4

Guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper helped the San Antonio Spurs overcome the absence of Victor Wembanyama and regain the upper hand in their Western Conference first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Victor Wembanyama had ruthless trash talk for Blazers in Game 3

Victor Wembanyama also apparently has the smack-talk attribute maxed out. The San Antonio Spurs star Wembanyama had to sit out of his team’s Game 3 matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland, Ore.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / April 25

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff 30-point teammates' quiz

How many of the most recent teammates to score at least 30 points in the same NBA Playoff game can you name in seven minutes?

The '25 NBA playoff points off the bench' quiz

The '30-point, 0-assist playoff games' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-10 NBA playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25

Spurs guards Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle’s Game 3 heroics join Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook company

The San Antonio Spurs picked up a crucial Game 3 win Friday night, using a monumental performance from their young backcourt to take control of their first-round series vs.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25

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

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / Ball Exclusives / April 25

Watch: Spurs take 2-1 lead over Blazers with 4th quarter run

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday to take a 2-1 series lead. The Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama, who’s still recovering from a concussion he suffered during Game 2.

Stephon Castle News / Field Level Media / April 25

Stephon Castle, Wemby-less Spurs snag series edge against Blazers

Stephon Castle hit for 33 points and rookie reserve Dylan Harper added career bests of 27 points and 10 boards as the visiting San Antonio Spurs roared back to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday in Game 3 of a first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Victor Wembanyama News / Hoops Rumors / April 24

Victor Wembanyama Out For Game 3

Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for the Spurs‘ Game 3 against the Trail Blazers on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports (via Twitter). Wembanyama went through shootaround in an attempt to return from concussion protocol after taking a hard fall in Game 2, but ultimately was unable to give it a go.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker / April 24

Spurs get crucial Victor Wembanyama injury update

The former No. 1 pick left Game 2 of the Spurs' first-round series against the Blazers early after driving and falling on his face.

Victor Wembanyama's scary fall puts Spurs' playoff chances in peril

Scoot Henderson shoots Trail Blazers past Spurs to even series

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama lights up Trail Blazers in playoff debut

The '20-point, 10-assist game leaders' quiz

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.