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Spurs rally past Blazers, young duo posts 25+ points.

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 in Game 3 on April 24, 2026, taking a 2-1 series lead.
Stephon Castle (guard) scored 33 points on 10-for-18 shooting while Dylan Harper (rookie) posted 27 points, 10 rebounds and a double-double.
The Spurs erased a 15-point third-quarter deficit to win, with Castle and Harper becoming the second duo age 21 or younger to each record 25+ points in a playoff game.

History

Historical Context

After the Rockets, a 6th-seed (47-35) team, erased a 15-point third-quarter hole to beat the Jazz in 1995—a hallmark of their low-seed championship run—NBA teams have increasingly relied on youthful duos. In 2026 the Spurs, led by 21-year-old Stephon Castle and rookie Dylan Harper, mirrored that trend by overturning a similar 15-point deficit.

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Story summary

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 in Game 3 on April 24, 2026, taking a 2-1 series lead.
Stephon Castle (guard) scored 33 points on 10-for-18 shooting while Dylan Harper (rookie) posted 27 points, 10 rebounds and a double-double.
The Spurs erased a 15-point third-quarter deficit to win, with Castle and Harper becoming the second duo age 21 or younger to each record 25+ points in a playoff game.

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