On Friday night, the Portland Trail Blazers will host the San Antonio Spurs in Oregon for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.
The Trail Blazers are likely feeling good, as they were able to split the first two games in San Antonio.
Most recently, they won by a score of 106-103.
Scoot Henderson led the way with 31 points while shooting 11/17 from the field and 5/9 from three-point range in 28 minutes of playing time.
Portland Trail Blazers Make Damian Lillard Announcement
HeavyDamian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Moda Center on November 03, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.
Before Game 3, the Trail Blazers announced that they will remain without Damian Lillard.
He has yet to appear in a game this season.
Trail Blazers PR wrote: “INJURY REPORT 4/24 vs. SAS GAME 3:
OUT Damian Lillard (L Achilles Tendon)”
Social Media Talking About Lillard
GettyDamian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers watches from the bench during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 14, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Suns 114-110.
Over the last few days there has been a lot of speculation about Lillard’s status if the Trail Blazers can continue to win games in the playoffs.
Here’s what people were saying recently:
Tomer Azarly: “For those wondering amid the last few days, the Portland Trail Blazers have ruled Damian Lillard OUT for Game 3 vs. the Spurs tomorrow.”
Brenna Greene: “Not that we were expecting anything different AT ALL but Damian Lillard, OUT.”
Sean Highkin: “Tiago Splitter did not outright say Damian Lillard won’t play in the playoffs (his answer to a yes/no question was “probably not”) but reiterated that Lillard has a plan for his recovery that they’re sticking to. Since July the messaging has been that he’s not playing this year.”
@ConorBergin8: “Blazers coach Tiago Splitter didn’t rule out the possibility Damian Lillard returns this series vs the Spurs. Even if it is just gamesmanship and fun from him, I respect the hustle.”
Jake Weinbach: “Damian Lillard is not expected to return for the Blazers this postseason despite recent speculation. Lillard has been recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon suffered in the playoffs last April and continues to focus on being fully healthy ahead of the 2026-27 season.”
Run It Back: “HOLY S… IS DAMIAN LILLARD RETURNING TO THE TRAIL BLAZERS?!?! 🤯 A week ago, Chandler Parsons suggested the idea of Dame pulling a Willis Reed 🗣️ Today, Portland posted a video with the eyes emoji 👀 Spurs fans like Michelle Beadle should be scared 🫣”
GettyDamian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Moda Center on March 25, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.
Looking At The Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazer have a lot to be excited about, as the team has been able to get this far without Lillard playing in one game this season.
They are the seventh seed after going 42-40.
At home, the Trail Blazers are 24-17 in 41 games.
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