How the Spurs Overcame a Key Absence to Stun the Trail Blazers in Game 3

How the Spurs Overcame a Key Absence to Stun the Trail Blazers in Game 3

With the series tied 1-1 and their Defensive Player of the Year and MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama sidelined in concussion protocol, the San Antonio Spurs took Game 3 on the road, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108.

Here are three key takeaways from Game 3:

Rookie takeover

Dylan Harper had just 5 points at halftime. He scored 22 in the second half, finishing with 27 on 9-of-12 shooting — 4-of-5 from 3,  5-of-6 from the line — and a game-high plus-24. He attacked Portland’s closeouts, knocking down shots with confidence, making quick, decisive reads and finishing in traffic. He was unbelievable, becoming the second-youngest player in NBA history to score 20 points in a playoff game coming off the bench. Oh, and he’s the fourth rookie to have 25 points and 10 rebounds off the bench in a playoff game.

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