Game Thread Playoffs Round 1, Game 3: Blazers vs Spurs (1-1) (Fri 04/26/2026) [9:30 CDT]

[k....]

i think concussion day 2 is mostly do you get headaches if you think too hard. Also doctors can't do anything if you sustain a mild concussion. they basically say send you home to sleep, there is no current medical intervention other than to check for brain bleeding which is life threatening. i think most of y'all would go back to work on day 2 unless you work somewhere where you have to concentrate. i do think wemby should take it easy but if he were a veteran and the game was slow to him i'd say he would play. but his current uncontrolled style and emotional regulation could be impacted and he's a risk to himself

 

[Uriel]

I mean obviously best case scenario for us is that Wemby takes Game 3 off to rest but we still win anyway.

 

[DaSlicer]

i think concussion day 2 is mostly do you get headaches if you think too hard. Also doctors can't do anything if you sustain a mild concussion. they basically say send you home to sleep, there is no current medical intervention other than to check for brain bleeding which is life threatening. i think most of y'all would go back to work on day 2 unless you work somewhere where you have to concentrate. i do think wemby should take it easy but if he were a veteran and the game was slow to him i'd say he would play. but his current uncontrolled style and emotional regulation could be impacted and he's a risk to himself

I remember Malik Rose getting a concussion against the Mavs in game 1 back in ‘03 and then coming back to play in game 2. I think Malik had a 20-10 game in his return. It’s possible Victor could play in game 3.

 

[SanAnSpursFan21]

I walked away from the edge of the cliff yesterday. Our guys are getting it tomorrow night. Por vida baby

 

[The Truth #6]

Basically, I'm trying to think if there's any strategic advantage Mitch can play in this situation given what they know about his viability for Game 3 that we don't know yet.

On the flip side, if Victor plays but isn't fully ready, how is that going to motivate or other players to step up?

So many ways to look at this.

To me, it's sit Game 3 and tell everyone else to step up and grow up fast. If they're going to the Finals they have to prove to themselves in moments like this.

 

[mexpurs21]

Basically, I'm trying to think if there's any strategic advantage Mitch can play in this situation given what they know about his viability for Game 3 that we don't know yet.

On the flip side, if Victor plays but isn't fully ready, how is that going to motivate or other players to step up?

So many ways to look at this.

To me, it's sit Game 3 and tell everyone else to step up and grow up fast. If they're going to the Finals they have to prove to themselves in moments like this.

The team looked pretty good when Vic came off the bench mid-season, wouldn’t be surprised if he comes off the bench for 20 minutes against Portland’s backups tomorrow.

 

[Spursgenius]

We are winning this game , even without Wemby tbh

honestly from psyche standpoint Portland would have more pressure if he doesnt play to win the game. I say be cautious and use that advantage. Play him game 4

 

[John B]

I remember Malik Rose getting a concussion against the Mavs in game 1 back in ‘03 and then coming back to play in game 2. I think Malik had a 20-10 game in his return. It’s possible Victor could play in game 3.

I don’t think the NBA had concussion protocol back then. If it’s just up to Wemby, he would definitely play

 

[DaSlicer]

I don’t think the NBA had concussion protocol back then. If it’s just up to Wemby, he would definitely play

They didn't have it back then but just using it as an example of how guys used to comeback from concussions and play.

 

[Max_power]

honestly from psyche standpoint Portland would have more pressure if he doesnt play to win the game. I say be cautious and use that advantage. Play him game 4

This is Portland last real opportunity to win a Game against the Spurs, they know that when Wemby returns they just don't have a chance. I still think we are winning Even if Victor don't play

 

[Spursgenius]

I would add Carter Bryant to that equation, high energy guy, probably one of the most athletic players on our team, we could definitely use his body to help with defensive rebounds, specially considering Portland’s inefficiency with the three-pointer (long shot, long rebound)

plumlee trash. They need to try Olynyk some.

 

[Spurs Homer]

Quit fucking around and stick one of them ammonia things up vics nose and lets go get this fucking title ….

Enough of this …

 

[SouthernFried]

champ plays stupid BB. i dont care he is cheap and can get hot from three

I've been saying this about Champ for awhile. I also say it about Vassell. But, then they have a great game and I get yelled out for even mentioning it before. I just don't see the Spurs going far with those 2 in the starting lineup. But, who knows...I've been wrong once or twice in my life .

 

[Ice009]

It really is kinda malpractice to not have a serviceable 3rd center. Spurs don't trust any of them and would rather play small then play one, pretty crazy. Feels like we haven't seen Kelly or Plumlee in any meaningful minutes almost all season. Are they really so bad as to be worse than playing Keldon at center??? I was kinda excited when we added Plumlee, he always seemed like a decent backup big, is he really that washed? I don't think we have seen enough to determine that.

Yep, he looks washed, just like Biyombo was a serviceable big, by the time Spurs got him, he was washed. Looks like the Spurs did the same with Plumlee. They got him when he was washed . That's why a few of us here on Baseline Bums wasn't a decent backup big. Spurs didn't do it.

Teams with Championship aspirations don't try to game the seeding for an easier path. Not sure how many times you guys need to hear this.

Lottery team mindsets in here.

I agree with you on this. It's a soft move. I keep remembering back to Memphis doing it in 2011 to face the Spurs because they thought they matched up well with us and it really pissed me off that we lost to them. Before Manu's injury, I was very confident we'd beat them. Even though this isn't part of question you were replying to, matchups do play a part in winning a Championship, though, as I'm sure a lot of people will say it, that the Warriors helped the Spurs in 2007 by knocking out the Mavericks in round 1. Back to your point, though, Championship level/teams aspiring to win one don't tank for matchups.

Hasn't been ruled out. We'll take it.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047470533139206505

So you're telling me there's a chance (need the Dumb and Dumber .gif)?

Everyone has had takes about whether Monsieur Alien will play tomorrow. I do think him not playing tomorrow could do his teammates some good. Thrown into the fire without the potential best player in the NBA with no net. If he's 100% then no problem, however that hit to the floor has not even been 48 hours.

I agree with what you said about possibly doing his teammates some good, but also, by the time of game 3, it'll be just over 72 hours, so I don't know why you're bringing up 48 hours. It'll be three days between game 2 and 3.

I remember Malik Rose getting a concussion against the Mavs in game 1 back in ‘03 and then coming back to play in game 2. I think Malik had a 20-10 game in his return. It’s possible Victor could play in game 3.

Great memory. I didn't remember that. I loved Malik. Dude was a warrior for the Spurs.