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Scoot Henderson and the Trail Blazers want to play a full-strength Victor Wembanyama
TL;DR
Scoot Henderson and the Trail Blazers aim to face a fully healthy Victor Wembanyama after tying their playoff series against the Spurs. Wembanyama is currently sidelined with a concussion.
Key points
- Scoot Henderson and the Blazers tied the series 1-1
- Victor Wembanyama exited Game 2 with a concussion
- Blazers are considered a physical team
- Spurs need to improve in physicality
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The series between the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs and the seventh-seeded Portland Trail Blazers has become quite competitive after Game 2. Scoot Henderson and the Blazers delivered a superb performance to tie it at one win apiece.
It came with a caveat because Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama exited the game early in the second quarter with a concussion. Now that he is sidelined with a concussion, the Blazers want Wemby to play as soon as possible.
Scoot Henderson and the Blazers want to play against a full-strength Spurs
After two competitive games, the Blazers are much better than most people realized before the series started. They are one of the most physical teams out there, and that is an area where the Spurs can make massive improvements.
They also have third-year guard Scoot Henderson playing the best basketball of his young NBA career. He is carrying them on offense, even more than All-Star forward Deni Avdija.
MORE:The Spurs announce Victor Wembanyama's injury status ahead of Game 3
Q&A
What happened to Victor Wembanyama during the playoff game?
Victor Wembanyama exited the game early in the second quarter due to a concussion.
How did the Trail Blazers perform in the playoff series against the Spurs?
The Trail Blazers delivered a strong performance to tie the series at one win apiece after two competitive games.
Why do the Trail Blazers want Victor Wembanyama to return quickly?
The Blazers want Wembanyama to play as soon as possible to face the Spurs at full strength and enhance the competitiveness of the series.
