Bukas ang Trail Blazers sa posibilidad na makabalik si Damian Lillard sa playoffs

Naitabla ng Portland Trail Blazers ang kanilang first-round NBA playoff series laban sa San Antonio Spurs sa 1-1 matapos ang Game 2 noong Martes. Dahil hindi makakapaglaro ang star ng Spurs na si Victor Wembanyama dahil sa concussion, lumalabas sa mga ulat na pinag-iisipan ng Trail Blazers ang pagbabalik ng kanilang franchise star na si Damian Lillard sa postseason. Hindi pa nakakapaglaro si Lillard ngayong season matapos mapunit ang kanyang Achilles tendon sa playoffs noong nakaraang taon.

Naitabla ng Trail Blazers ang series noong Martes, na nagbunsod ng usap-usapan tungkol sa kanilang unang panalo sa playoff series simula noong 2019. Si Damian Lillard, na muling sumali sa koponan sa pamamagitan ng free agency noong nakaraang tag-init matapos ang 11 season sa Portland, ay nagtamo ng injury sa Achilles habang nasa Milwaukee Bucks halos isang taon na ang nakalilipas. Hindi pa siya nakakapaglaro ngayong season, ngunit tumataas ang excitement sa gitna ng hindi inaasahang tagumpay ng koponan laban sa Spurs. Iniulat ng The Oregonian noong Huwebes na nananatiling bukas ang organisasyon sa posibilidad na maglaro si Lillard sa postseason, partikular na sa mga huling round o sa lalim ng series na ito. Sinabi ng isang source sa outlet, 'Hindi ko agad isasara ang pinto sa anumang posibilidad, pero hindi rin ako masyadong mag-e-excite.' Idinagdag ng source na 'malapit' na si Lillard at ang pagbabalik bago matapos ang playoffs ay 'hindi imposible.' Nagbigay ng espekulasyon ang social media accounts ng Trail Blazers bago ang Game 2 sa pamamagitan ng isang video ni Lillard na nagsu-shoot ng bola na may kasamang eyeballs emojis. Tinugunan ni Coach Tiago Splitter ang status ni Lillard matapos ang ensayo noong Huwebes, kung saan sinabi niyang 'posibleng hindi' ito maglaro laban sa Spurs. 'Nagwo-workout siya,' ani Splitter. 'Sinusubukan niyang maghanda para makapaglaro. ... Siya ang unang dumarating sa practice facility araw-araw nang alas-siyete ng umaga, nagsu-shoot ng isang libong bola, drills, ganyan si Dame.' Sinabi naman mismo ni Lillard noong Setyembre, 'Wala akong plano para doon,' patungkol sa pagbabalik ngayong season.

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, sidelined all season by a torn Achilles tendon, will participate in the 2026 NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest. The event features eight shooters, including past winners and current league leaders, set for February 14 in Inglewood, California. Lillard aims for a record-tying third title after victories in 2023 and 2024.

The San Antonio Spurs hold a 3-1 series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. Victor Wembanyama's return powered a 114-93 road victory for San Antonio in Game 4 on Sunday. Game 5 tips off Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. ET from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, sidelined since January 30 with runner's knee, expressed confidence in returning this season during individual workouts, following the team's fifth straight loss to the New York Knicks. The Warriors (32-35) cling to ninth in the West with 14 games left.

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Austin Reaves has progressed in his recovery and could return during the Lakers' first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, while Luka Dončić faces a longer absence. The Lakers lead 1-0 after a 107-98 victory in Game 1. Game 2 is scheduled for April 21 in Los Angeles.

The NBA has launched an investigation into the Oklahoma City Thunder for having 10 players sidelined due to injuries during their nationally televised game against the San Antonio Spurs on February 4, 2026. The Thunder, who lost 116-108, dressed only eight players for the matchup, raising questions under the league's player participation policy. Despite the scrutiny, sources suggest the absences stem from legitimate injuries rather than rest management.

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The Atlanta Hawks (30-31) host the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at State Farm Arena for their second regular-season meeting, riding a three-game winning streak. The game tips off at 6:00 p.m. ET on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast or Rip City TV.

 

 

 

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