The Portland Trail Blazers will host their first home playoff game since 2021. It comes at a favorable time for Deni Avdija and Co. They fought to grab a win in Game 2 on the road against the two-seed San Antonio Spurs. Now, this series, which was seen as a runaway, has everybody talking. Could there be an upset on the horizon?

The cause of this talk stems from the events of the previous game. The Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama couldn’t finish four quarters after suffering a concussion. His health remains key to San Antonio’s hopes of moving past the first round. But is he ready?

Is Victor Wembanyama playing tonight? Latest injury update on the Spurs

After suffering a nasty fall that landed him on his chin, Victor Wembanyama was clearly dazed. Although he sprinted to the locker room by himself, returning from a concussion requires players to follow the NBA’s set protocol. After 48 hours of inactivity, Wemby was at the Spurs’ training facility, where he engaged in some light physical activity. Likewise, he is listed as questionable for Game 3.

Head coach Mitch Johnson stated that the Spurs intend to prioritize his long-term health more than the series. “It’s pretty straightforward,” he said. “Obviously, we hope he’ll be back at some point. But we’ll allow the protocol to play out. And again, there’s nothing more important than his health.”

However, there is some positive regarding his participation. The unanimous DPOY has traveled with the team to Portland. Hence, there’s hope. It’s quite scarce, but Wemby can play at least one of the two games in Portland.

Spurs injury report

Victor Wembanyama – Questionable (concussion)

Jordan McLaughlin – Out (left ankle sprain)

Is Deni Avdija playing tonight? Latest injury update on the Trail Blazers

Deni Avdija had a breakout season for Portland, earning his first All-Star nods, averaging 24.2 points and 6.7 assists per game. And he is fully fit and available to begin the Trail Blazers’ two-game home stint against the San Antonio Spurs. He’s been relatively healthy, playing 66 games during the regular season.

Although the 25-year-old had a quiet performance in Game 2, Portland will hope their cornerstone can help them push to take a 2-1 series lead in the first round of the playoffs. The Blazers haven’t escaped the first round since 2019, when Dame Lillard was the starting point guard for the team.

Trail Blazers injury report

Damian Lillard – Out (Achilles rehab)

The Portland Trail Blazers took social media by surprise with a tease of a possible Dame Time return. But as it turns out, Dame is still recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon suffered last season while playing for the Bucks. There is a chance he’ll return if the Blazers advance deep into the postseason. That serves as more motivation for the team to give it their all against the Spurs in Game 3.

Victor Wembanyama vs Deni Avdija: How they’ve performed in past matchups

Victor Wembanyama made a statement in his playoff debut. He dominated the Trail Blazers, scoring 35 points, surpassing the previous Spurs record set by Tim Duncan. Additionally, he’s scored 30 or more points on two other occasions in seven career games against Portland. He’s failed to record 20 points just once, barring Game 2, where he played 12 minutes.

Similarly, Deni Avdija has had considerable success against San Antonio in recent games. He scored 30 points in Game 1, his fourth consecutive game with 25 or more against the Spurs. He recorded a 29-point triple-double in January. That was the only game the Blazers won in their three-game season series against the Spurs.

Spurs vs Trail Blazers: Odds and what to expect

According to Polymarket, the Spurs remain a favorite to win Game 3 on the road. The odds offer the Spurs a 57% chance of winning the game. To be frank, a lot of those predictions come down to Victor Wembanyama’s participation. The Spurs’ cornerstone holds down the paint like nobody else, leading the NBA with 3 blocks per game.

Without him, the Trail Blazers have experience that can pull through. Jrue Holiday has almost the same playoff experience as the entire Spurs roster. Furthermore, without Wemby guarding the paint, Deni Avdija gets to his spots and uses his ability to get to the free-throw line more often. Game 3 could become more intriguing if Wemby is on the sidelines or forced to play limited minutes.

Spurs vs Trail Blazers: Where to watch

Game day: Friday, April 24, 2026
Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
Location: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
TV: No
Streaming: Prime Video

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