The San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers head into Game 3 of their Western Conference First Round series tied 1-1, with availability updates shaping the matchup at Moda Center on Friday night.
San Antonio lists Victor Wembanyama as questionable under concussion protocol, a key development given his two-way impact as the team’s leading scorer and primary rim protector. The Spurs also confirmed Jordan McLaughlin as out due to a left ankle sprain.
Wembanyama’s 2025-26 campaign has featured elite production, averaging 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game. His potential absence would significantly shift San Antonio’s interior defense and spacing structure.
Portland enters Game 3 with Damian Lillard ruled out for injury management.
Deni Avdija is averaging 24.2 points and 6.7 assists this season for the Trail Blazers. Shaedon Sharpe’s 20.8 points per game also becomes central in transition-heavy possessions.
San Antonio’s availability concerns extend beyond Wembanyama’s status, but the core rotation remains intact. De’Aaron Fox leads the offense at 18.6 points and 6.2 assists per game, supported by Stephon Castle’s 16.7 points and team-high 7.4 assists.
The Spurs opened the series with a 112-101 win over the Trail Blazers. Portland, however, responded in Game 2 with a 106-103 win.
With both teams sitting at 1-1, Game 3 becomes a leverage point in the series.
