Wemby concussion changes Spurs series
Analyzing how Victor Wembanyama’s concussion changes the Spurs-Trail Blazers playoff series.
San Antonio Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama took a knock on the head in Game 2 and suddenly what was supposed to be an easy series against the Portland Trail Blazers is tied 1-1.
Wembanyama is now in concussion protocol and will be a game-time decision for Game 3. As of 7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. CT that was his status.
That adds up to the Spurs being the slimmest of favorites as they try to take a road game at Portland.
Where can I watch the Spurs game tonight?
Game 3 of the Trail Blazers at Spurs series will be televised nationally on Amazon Prime Video at 8:30 p.m. MDT/9:30 p.m. CDT Friday, April 24.
What time do the Spurs play tonight vs Trail Blazers?
The Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs Game 2 is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. MDT/9:30 p.m. CDT Friday, April 24.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA playoff schedule, TV information
- Game 1: Spurs 111, Trail Blazers 98
- Game 2: Trail Blazers 106, Spurs 103
- Game 3: Spurs at Trail Blazers, Friday, April 24, 8:30 p.m. MT/9:30 p.m. CT, Prime
- Game 4: Spurs at Trail Blazers, Sunday, April 26, 11:30 a.m./12:30 p.m. CT, ESPN
- Game 5: Trail Blazers at Spurs, Tuesday, April 28 (if necessary)
- Game 6: Spurs at Trail Blazers, Thursday, April 30 (if necessary)
- Game 7: Trail Blazers at Spurs, Saturday, May 2 (if necessary)
San Antonio Spurs injury report
Victor Wembanyama is in concussion protocol but he traveled and is with the team for Game 3. He will be a game-time decision. He is questionable beyond that.
Per Spurs coach Mitch Johnson: “He looks good”, noting that the Spurs hadn’t started discussions on when Wembanyama can play again.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers series score
The best-of-7 series is tied 1-1.
San Antonio Spurs record
The Spurs finished the regular season 62-20, the second seed in the Western Conference.
Portland Trail Blazers injury report
The Trail Blazers are healthy.
Portland Trail Blazers record
The Portland Trail Blazers finished the regular season 42-40.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Game 2 odds
From BetMGM.com
Game 2: Spurs -1 1/2. Over/under 220 1/2. Moneyline San Antonio -135 Portland Trail Blazers +110.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Game 3 predictions
Odds Shark: Take Spurs to cover vs Trail Blazers
The site predicts that San Antonio will cover the point spread in Game 3 against the Trail Blazers in Portland.
Sports Illustrated: Lakers now big favorite in series vs Rockets
Peter Dewey writes: “The Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night — even with Kevin Durant back in the lineup — sending their odds flying up the board to win the NBA Finals. Los Angeles was a massive underdog to win this first-round series, but it is now a -135 favorite at DraftKings as things shift back to Houston for Game 3.”
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ESPN: Rockets have a 66% chance to beat Lakers in Game 3
The site gives Los Angeles a 34% shot at defeating Houston in the third game of the NBA playoffs series.
Dimers: Rockets 107, Lakers 99
It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Lakers a win probability of 24%, while the Rockets have a win probability of 76%.”
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