Game Thread Playoffs Round 1, Game 2: Spurs vs Blazers (1-0) (Tue 04/21/2026) [7:00 CDT]

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I wonder what Tiago could do with an owner who cares. So, the Bulls and Bucks have openings. Would either of them be a good fit for Tiago?
 
Just incredible:

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At the time, it was the most important day of Tiago Splitter's coaching career. The Portland Trail Blazers were playing the opening round of the Play-In Tournament against the Phoenix Suns. Win, and the Blazers were
in the playoffs. But instead of worrying about defensive strategy, or his rotation, Splitter was worried about the team masseuse. By order of new owner Tom Dundon, all members of the Blazers' traveling party - with the exception of players and coaches — had to check out of their hotel at 12:30 p.m. in an
effort to avoid late-checkout fees. Splitter, the team's interim head coach, had just heard an eartul from the masseuse, who had nowhere to provide treatment for the players ahead of that night's game. And she wasn't the only one complaining. Splitter
eventually called a confidant, and vented his frustration. "I told (Splitter) he can't be focused on this while he is about to coach his most important game," the person Splitter called told The Athletic. "And he was like, 'But what if the masseuse decides that she doesn't want to do a good job because she's angry and then she doesn't do a good job on Deni
(Avdija)? Then it affects me, too!'"
 
Kinda a shame the big Blazers story is a cheapskate billionaire owner and not the team's turnaround since Billups was fired in scandal.

Splitter has done admirably and the team has an interesting defensive identity along with some good players that will be interesting to watch.
 
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