Game Thread Playoffs Round 1, Game 3: Spurs @ Blazers (1-1) (Fri 04/24/2026) [9:30 CDT]

[Mugen]

Spurs are still slightly favored.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047665842662363309

This is probably assuming Vic doesn’t play. If it jumps to like -5.5 later this afternoon, he’s a Go.

 

[wEmBoY]

Wemby is a GTD. He’ll probably play tonight.

 

[Ice009]

Relax Uncle Rico..."would've taken state had coach put me in 4th Qtr".... Jk bruh

Nowhere did I say I was a star player. All I was giving is my perspective as I tended to play through injuries all the time. Didn't give a shit about the consequences at the time (I'd maybe think about it a bit more these days, but ultimately, I think I'd still do the same now even though I know it's not good to do so - still got lingering injury to my knee). Personally, if I wasn't dizzy or feeling disoriented, I'd come back the same game if taking the same knock as Victor. I grew up in the Kobe, TD, Manu, D-Wade era, those guys didn't take games off unless they were forced to. I didn't grown up in the Kawhi era (can't think of another example as I didn't want to use his name due to it pissing me and probably other people off).

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047692038208970923

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047698811100049473

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047677332094140706

 

[Mugen]

^ I know it's a joke but is there a rule against wearing protective head gear? If yes, what's the argument against it tbh?

 

[Dbreiden83080]

^ I know it's a joke but is there a rule against wearing protective head gear? If yes, what's the argument against it tbh?

I don’t know I mean, all of that would have to be in the CBA I would assume..

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047714685169152003

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047705856142168192

 

[spurs2112]

^ I know it's a joke but is there a rule against wearing protective head gear? If yes, what's the argument against it tbh?

Don't know the answer but I don't see what the difference would be from wearing something like that and the mask they wear when they break their nose for protection.

 

[BatManu20]

Anotha one. Wemby should break barriers and become the first player in NBA history to wear a padded helmet tbh.

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047718459610718666

 

[Paramore]

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047730112179888152

 

[spurs2112]

I think he plays tonight in a minute restriction (20 mins) if the game is not close. If its close, might play a little more but plays with no restrictions on Sunday.

 

[BatManu20]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047717594246140079

 

[Exstatic]

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.

If Wemby plays, it will be because he’s fine and there are 72 hours between games 2 and 3, not because concussion protocols didn’t exist in 2003.

 

[Exstatic]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047717594246140079

All three of those players are on the wrong side of the hill, and their owner will probably offer Giannis three years at MLE to cut costs.

 

[John B]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047705856142168192

That means getting physical on Wemby if he plays… And Spurs should double-down. Castle should keep attacking the rim, especially if Scoot is guarding. Make him play both sides. Castle/Harper/CB should always lock on Scoot.

If Wemby plays, Spurs by 10pts! Let’s gooooo!!!!

 

[John B]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047705856142168192

That means getting physical on Wemby if he plays… And Spurs should double-down. Castle should keep attacking the rim, especially if Scoot is guarding. Make him play both sides. Castle/Harper/CB should always lock on Scoot.

If Wemby plays, Spurs by 10pts! Let’s gooooo!!!!

 

[Dbreiden83080]

That means getting physical on Wemby if he plays… And Spurs should double-down. Castle should keep attacking the rim, especially if Scoot is guarding. Make him play both sides. Castle/Harper/CB should always lock on Scoot.

If Wemby plays, Spurs by 10pts! Let’s gooooo!!!!

If Wemby plays he should focus on D, rebounding and jump shots.. Let our guards do the rest.. I don't care if he scores 10 pts.. His presence will keep them out of the lane..

 

[EmanuelDavidGinobili]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047743351458496790

 

[Arcadian]

I think it's safe to say he doesn't have permanent brain damage. He just might survive and play basketball again.

 

[BatManu20]

Me thinks he could prob go tonight is absolutely necessary. Medical staff may want to err on the side of caution though and give him a couple more days. Think it'll be a game time decision tbh.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2047743265085227512