Spurs Still Win Without Wembanyama, Reverse Trail Blazers to Lead Playoff Series 2-1
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 without star player Victor Wembanyama, taking a 2-1 lead in the playoff series. Stephon Castle scored 33 points and Dylan Harper added 27 points.
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(Central News Agency, Portland, 24th, comprehensive foreign report) San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle scored 33 points today, and rookie Dylan Harper came off the bench with 27 points, combining to help the Spurs defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 despite star Victor Wembanyama resting, taking a 2-1 lead in the first round of the playoffs.
The Associated Press reported that Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson announced before the game that Wembanyama (Victor Wembanyama) was still recovering after a concussion in Game 2, and therefore would not play in Game 3 today.
This was the Trail Blazers' first home playoff game since 2021, but they ultimately failed to capitalize on Wembanyama's absence to win.
The Trail Blazers once led by 15 points, 82-67, in the third quarter, but the Spurs then went on a 21-5 run to lead 88-87 entering the fourth quarter.
After Castle's (Stephon Castle) step-back jumper and two free throws, the Spurs took a 105-95 lead, and the Trail Blazers eventually could not catch up.
Harper (Dylan Harper) grabbed 27 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs, becoming the second-youngest player in playoff history, at 20 years old, to score over 20 points off the bench, second only to Kobe Bryant (18 years old).
Teammate De'Aaron Fox scored 18 points; Luke Kornet had 14 points and 10 rebounds.
For the Trail Blazers, the highest scorer was Jrue Holiday with 29 points. Scoot Henderson had 21 points; Deni Avdija had 19 points.
The two teams will continue with Game 4 in Portland on the afternoon of the 26th (early morning of the 27th Taiwan time). (Translated by Lu Ying-tzu) 1150425
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(Central News Agency, Portland, 24th, comprehensive foreign report) San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle scored 33 points today, and rookie Dylan Harper came off the bench with 27 points, combining to help the Spurs defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 despite star Victor Wembanyama resting, taking a 2-1 lead in the first round of the playoffs.
The Associated Press reported that Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson announced before the game that Wembanyama (Victor Wembanyama) was still recovering after a concussion in Game 2, and therefore would not play in Game 3 today.
This was the Trail Blazers' first home playoff game since 2021, but they ultimately failed to capitalize on Wembanyama's absence to win.
The Trail Blazers once led by 15 points, 82-67, in the third quarter, but the Spurs then went on a 21-5 run to lead 88-87 entering the fourth quarter.
After Castle's (Stephon Castle) step-back jumper and two free throws, the Spurs took a 105-95 lead, and the Trail Blazers eventually could not catch up.
Harper (Dylan Harper) grabbed 27 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs, becoming the second-youngest player in playoff history, at 20 years old, to score over 20 points off the bench, second only to Kobe Bryant (18 years old).
Teammate De'Aaron Fox scored 18 points; Luke Kornet had 14 points and 10 rebounds.
For the Trail Blazers, the highest scorer was Jrue Holiday with 29 points. Scoot Henderson had 21 points; Deni Avdija had 19 points.
The two teams will continue with Game 4 in Portland on the afternoon of the 26th (early morning of the 27th Taiwan time). (Translated by Lu Ying-tzu) 1150425
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