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

Arguendo said:
Yeah, people have a hard time understanding everything is a continuum. Just because something is generally categorized the same doesn't mean its the same. There are grades to everything, sprains, tears, fractures, contusions, heart attacks, strokes, concussions.

The vast vast vast majority of concussions are very minor, and don't cause any symptoms or issues after a day or day, few of these ever go to the hospital. Concussions can be very serious or they can be very minor. Yes, the NFL fucked up, CTE is real, there can be lasting effects. You never wait to have any medical issue, but that doesn't mean every medical issue is a big deal nor is every concussion a big deal. The concussion protocol is there for just this reason, if he's cleared and he's good, no reason to limit him a second more than he wants to be limited.
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Minor concussions :st-lol:

Roger Goddell is that you :st-lol:
 
First Try said:
I highly recommend people listen to the latest Kevin O’Connor Show, even if you’re not a fan of his takes, because he has a host who talks about a recent trend discussed by Dr. Chris Nowinski. There is a correlation between players returning from a concussion and a subsequent lower body injury. They didn’t go into detail, but I would guess since it’s the region farthest from the brain, the coordination there suffers. Hopefully it’s not directly correlated and just a coincidence, but it’s one of the reasons why limited minutes would be ideal if he suits up tonight. I’m not a huge fan of people saying if he’s cleared, that means he’s 100%.
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Do you have a link to that specific podcast/episode/timestamp of it?
 
First Try said:
I highly recommend people listen to the latest Kevin O’Connor Show, even if you’re not a fan of his takes, because he has a host who talks about a recent trend discussed by Dr. Chris Nowinski. There is a correlation between players returning from a concussion and a subsequent lower body injury. They didn’t go into detail, but I would guess since it’s the region farthest from the brain, the coordination there suffers. Hopefully it’s not directly correlated and just a coincidence, but it’s one of the reasons why limited minutes would be ideal if he suits up tonight. I’m not a huge fan of people saying if he’s cleared, that means he’s 100%.
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I've got to wonder if he is referring to concussions in basketball or across multiple sports. If basketball only, I would think that is a pretty small sample considering concussions in basketball are a fairly rare occurrence. Wouldn't take much to throw those numbers off.
 
Ice009 said:
Do you have a link to that specific podcast/episode/timestamp of it?
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The Kevin O’Connor Show #180: NBA Playoff Round 1 reactions: Tight series, potential adjustments & bad whistles with Tom Haberstroh. The 45 minute mark. (Sorry no link, I’m not very tech savvy)

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Here's why Victor Wembanyama's return to the playoffs may be longer than most think

Yahoo Sports senior NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor and NBA contributing writer Tom Haberstroh dive into why Victor Wembanyama's return to play isn't simply about clearing the concussion protocol. Check out the full conversation on “The Kevin O’Connor Show” and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...
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First Try said:
The Kevin O’Connor Show #180: NBA Playoff Round 1 reactions: Tight series, potential adjustments & bad whistles with Tom Haberstroh. The 45 minute mark. (Sorry no link, I’m not very tech savvy)

sports.yahoo.com

Here's why Victor Wembanyama's return to the playoffs may be longer than most think

Yahoo Sports senior NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor and NBA contributing writer Tom Haberstroh dive into why Victor Wembanyama's return to play isn't simply about clearing the concussion protocol. Check out the full conversation on “The Kevin O’Connor Show” and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...
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'An ugly concussion': Leading neuroscientist weighs in on Victor Wembanyama's brain injury and NBA protocols

Chris Nowinski, the founding CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation, cautions about rushing Wembanyama back too soon.
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Interesting that Kalshi went from game 3 being a 50/50 toss up on April 22 to 60/40 in SAS’s favor as of right now. It was around 70/30 right before Vic went down.
 
Game time can’t come fast enough for me!

Spurs need to be mentally tough tonight to include Mitch and his staff! Guys cannot play scared and have too many self induced turnovers! Rebounds will be a key factor tonight.
 
Dbreiden83080 said:
And he probably only did that at the last minute because of all the backlash.
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Saw a piece somewhere that quoted him as saying he wanted things that could be used to distract the opposing team: towels, thunder sticks, etc., instead of t-shirts. Not as cost-cutting, instead, to affect the game.
 
Me waiting on a Wemby update:
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