Spurs Rally Past Blazers 120-108 in Game 3, Avdija Suffers Injury
Tooth And Nail: Avdija Loses Both As Spurs Bite Back To Seal Game 3 vs Blazers
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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 in Game 3 of their playoff series, taking a 2-1 lead. Deni Avdija of the Blazers lost a tooth after a foul, while Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper made history by scoring over 25 points each in the same playoff game.
- 01San Antonio Spurs lead the series 2-1 after a 120-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
- 02Deni Avdija lost a tooth and was penalized during a pivotal moment in the game.
- 03Stephon Castle scored 33 points and Dylan Harper added 27 points for the Spurs.
- 04Castle and Harper became the first under-21 duo to each score 25+ points in a playoff game.
- 05The Blazers had a 15-point lead at one point before the Spurs made a comeback.
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In a hard-fought Game 3, the San Antonio Spurs overcame the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 120-108, taking a 2-1 lead in the playoff series. Deni Avdija faced a tough moment when he lost part of his tooth after an elbow from De’Aaron Fox, who was initially called for an offensive foul but had the call overturned to a blocking foul against Avdija. Despite Avdija's injury, the Spurs thrived without their star player, Victor Wembanyama, who is sidelined due to a concussion. Stephon Castle stepped up significantly, scoring 33 points, while Dylan Harper contributed 27 points and 10 rebounds. Their performance marked them as the first duo under 21 years old to each score over 25 points in a playoff game, joining the ranks of NBA legends Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The Blazers had a promising lead of 82-67 in the third quarter but faltered as the Spurs executed a 21-5 run to take control of the game. The series continues with Game 4 returning to Portland on Sunday.
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The Spurs' victory boosts their chances in the playoff series, while the Blazers will need to regroup quickly to avoid falling further behind.
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