Game Thread 2025-26 GAME #80 - BLAZERS @ SPURS - APRIL 8, 2026 - 6:30 PM - ESPN - KUNP - BLAZERVISION

[Chris Craig]

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REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS

BLAZERS 39-38 SPURS 57-28

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STARTERS


Jrue Holiday Scoot Henderson

Deni Avdija Toumani Camara

Donovan Clingan


De'Aaron Fox Devin Vassell

Julian Champagnie Harrison Barnes

Luke Koronet

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WHEN: APRIL 8, 2026 - WEDNESDAY - 6:30 PM PST

WHERE: FROST BANK CENTER SAN ANTONIO TX



TV BROADCAST





STREAMING



RADIO BROADCAST


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BENCH


Robert Williams III Matisse Thybulle

Sidy Cissiko Blake Wesley

Vit Krejci° Kris Murray°

Yang Hansen Caleb Love*

Chris Youngblood* Jayson Kent*

Damian Lillard° Shaedon Sharpe°

Jerami Grant°

* Two Way Player °Injured Player


Harrison Barnes Keldon Johnson

Kelly Olynyk Carter Bryant

Luke Koronet Mason Plumlee

Bismack Biyombo Lindy Waters

Jordan McLaughlin Dylan Harper

Emmanuel Miller* Harrison Ingram*

David Jones Garcia*°

Victor Wembanyama° Stephon Castle°


* Two Way Player °Injured Player

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COACH


Tiago Splitter


Mitch Johnson

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Damian Lillard - Achilles - Out
Shaedon Sharpe - Leg - Doubt
Jerami Grant - Calf - Out
Vit Krejci - Back - Doubt

SPURS

David Jones Garcia - Ankle - Out
Victor Wembanyama - Ribs - Out
Stephon Castle - Knee - Out

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

BLAZERS VS CLIPPERS - 4/10 - 7:00 PM

BLAZERS VS KINGS - 4/12 - 5:30 PM

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GAME NOTES

• The Blazers are 93-99 all time vs the Spurs

• The Spurs defeated the Blazers 115-102 on 11/26 in Portland

• The Blazers defeated the Spurs 115-110 on 1/3 in San Antonio

• The Blazers are 3-7 vs the Spurs since Wembanyama was drafted

• Mason Plumlee played for the Blazers from 2015-17

• Sidy Cissiko was drafted by the Spurs and played for them from 2023-25

• Blake Wesley was drafted by the Spurs and played for them from 2022-25


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[Chris Craig]

Here we go

 

[crandc]

How do they respond after throwing away a critical game Monday?

 

[Domihatin]

How do they respond after throwing away a critical game Monday?

They? And throwing away? The Nuggets took it from them with ample help from the refs. I'm upset and disappointed, too, but they didn't throw it away. They were playing a 3 seed recent championship team at full strength while missing Grant and Sharpe and played AMAZINGLY well until the Nuggets had their turn. Give our guys some credit.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Spurs rule out injured Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle

The Spurs ruled Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) and Stephon Castle (sore right knee) out for their game Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.

www.espn.com

 

[ant]

I think Shaedon has been upgraded to doubtful.

 

[<-=*PdX*=->]

No Wemby tonight.

 

[Chris Craig]

Spurs rule out injured Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle

The Spurs ruled Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) and Stephon Castle (sore right knee) out for their game Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.

www.espn.com

No Wemby tonight.

I'll edit the lineups later

 

[TYDame]

Win or Lose, the Spurs hold the 2nd seed. Maybe a load management time

 

[blazerkor]

Win or Lose, the Spurs hold the 2nd seed. Maybe a load management time

This Spurs team is deep and they have the entire roster playing a winning brand of basketball. That said our team came very close to beating a healthy Nuggets team last game so I think we've got a chance.

 

[TYDame]

This Spurs team is deep and they have the entire roster playing a winning brand of basketball. That said our team came very close to beating a healthy Nuggets team last game so I think we've got a chance.

Looks like Load Management to me, Now No Wemby and No Castle

 

[blazerfan11]

In the last 10 games, the Blazers have 4 players shooting at around 40% on three-pointers or better.

 

[crandc]

Hopefully the refs won't make Portland miss free throws, rush shots and commit careless turnovers.

 

[julius]

Hopefully the refs won't make Portland miss free throws, rush shots and commit careless turnovers.

You have that wrong, it's not the refs that do that. It's Tiago.

 

[BassPlaya]

You have that wrong, it's not the refs that do that. It's Tiago.

I thought it was Cronin.....

 

[crandc]

I thought it was Cronin.....

Or Jody.

 

[julius]

It's all of em!!!

 

[wizenheimer]

this game starts after 8:30 PM local time....why so late? national game?

 

[crandc]

this game starts after 8:30 PM local time....why so late? national game?

ESPN

 

[KingSpeed]

Win or Lose, the Spurs hold the 2nd seed. Maybe a load management time

If Spurs win their next three and OKC loses their next 3, Spurs are #1 seed. I guess they’re giving up.

 

[Domihatin]

You have that wrong, it's not the refs that do that. It's Tiago.

You both have it wrong. Do you think the Nuggets just stand there and don't pressure their opponents? Carless turnovers? The Nuggets kicked up their intensity, energy and defense and forced those turnovers. Either of you should sit down and have a talk with a player and say, "why did you turn the ball over so carelessly all by yourself? It's not like you were being harassed incessantly and tenaciously until you turned it over...oh wait, you WERE...but it's still your fault! You have to be perfect and you're playing a solo sport!!!"

*GIGANTIC eye-roll*

 

[blazerfan11]

Minnesota is resting Randle, Gobert, Dosunmu, Edwards and Conley today. Lucky for the Orlando Magic, who are tied with Philadelphia and 1/2 game ahead of Charlotte.

With the 8:30 start in San Antonio, shouldn't the Spurs be resting too?

 

[julius]

You both have it wrong. Do you think the Nuggets just stand there and don't pressure their opponents? Carless turnovers? The Nuggets kicked up their intensity, energy and defense and forced those turnovers. Either of you should sit down and have a talk with a player and say, "why did you turn the ball over so carelessly all by yourself? It's not like you were being harassed incessantly and tenaciously until you turned it over...oh wait, you WERE...but it's still your fault! You have to be perfect and you're playing a solo sport!!!"

*GIGANTIC eye-roll*

You must be new to sarcasm.

 

[1 Eye Jack]

I think Shaedon has been upgraded to doubtful.

That came out of no where but glad to hear he’s close to back

 

[blazerfan11]

You must be new to sarcasm.

Or his post is also sarcasm?

 

[blazerfan11]

Thybulle should be starting instead of Scoot.

 

[Chris Craig]

If Spurs win their next three and OKC loses their next 3, Spurs are #1 seed. I guess they’re giving up.

Doesn't look like they are giving up

 

[blazerfan11]

That pass by Jrue to Clingan was genius.

 

[julius]

Or his post is also sarcasm?

His post is not how sarcasm presents itself.

 

[PCmor7]

Scoot, if you could play some defense and finish the Euro floater just once that'd be great.