Spurs Face Trail Blazers Without Lillard, Wembanyama's Status Uncertain

The Trail Blazers and Spurs faced off in Game 3 of their first-round series with a final score unavailable as of this report. Damian Lillard did not participate for Portland, still recovering from a left Achilles tendon rupture sustained nearly a year ago with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Interim Head Coach Tiago Splitter indicated Lillard's return this series is unlikely. Lillard participated in the 3-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend in February. A playoff return would require the Trail Blazers to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals.

The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is currently under concussion protocol, and his participation in Game 3 was uncertain.