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With Victor Wembanyama absent because of a concussion, the San Antonio Spurs' young players stepped up for a 120-108 victory over the Trail Blazers

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Double-double in Game 3 start Kornet closed Friday's 120-108 victory over Portland in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assi...

Impact With Victor Wembanyama (concussion) not yet cleared to return, Kornet made just his second career playoff start and delivered his first double-double in 46 postseason appearances. The 30-year-old center is averaging 11.3 points, 8.3 boards, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks in 24.0 minutes to begin the series, and Kornet could have a bigger role again in Game 4 on Sunday if Wemby remains sidelined.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Wembanyama to take 2-1 series lead

Stephon Castle had 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame the absence of Victor Wembanyama to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night for a 2-1 series lead

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Victor Wembanyama misses Spurs' Game 3 victory while recovering from concussion

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama did not play Friday night in Game 3 against Portland in the teams’ first-round playoff series while he continued to recover from a concussi...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Kornet will start Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Trail Blazers, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact With Victor Wembanyama (concussion) sidelined, Kornet will get the starting nod as San Antonio looks to retake the series lead. The big man averaged 7.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 blocks in 25.8 minutes per contest over 25 regular-season starts.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kornet on Spurs Being Ready to Meet the Challenge in Game 3 vs. Portland Trail Blazers

APRIL 24 • YOUTUBE

Spurs are only one Luke Kornet injury away from complete disaster As the San Antonio Spurs await word on Victor Wembanyama, they will have to rely on backup center Luke Kornet, who's suddenly become their m...

APRIL 23 • AIRALAMO.COM

Spurs, Trail Blazers tied 1-1 heading to game 3

The San Antonio Spurs visit the Portland Trail Blazers for game three of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Nears double-double in loss Kornet tallied 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 106-103 Game 2 loss to the Trail Blazers in the first round of t...

Impact Victor Wembanyama went down early in the second quarter and did not return due to a concussion, opening the door for Kornet to see increased run. The big man finished second on the Spurs in rebounds and was one of five San Antonio players to record multiple steals. He also scored in double figures for a second straight game. If Wembanyama is unable to play in Game 3 on Friday, Kornet would likely get the starting nod and see a bump in minutes.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Wembanyama has a concussion after falling face-first to court in loss to Blazers

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has a concussion

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Available to play Sunday Kornet (shoulder) is not listed on the Spurs' injury report ahead of Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.

Impact Kornet was dealing with right shoulder soreness toward the tail end of the regular season, which prompted the Spurs to rest the veteran big man against the Nuggets on April 12. Kornet has been cleared to play Sunday and will be the top big man off San Antonio's bench behind Victor Wembanyama.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Popovich encourages Spurs as Wembanyama, youthful roster make playoff debuts against Trail Blazers

Victor Wembanyama and most of his San Antonio teammates will make their playoff debut Sunday against Portland

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Ruled out vs. Denver Kornet (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Denver.

Impact Kornet is dealing with right shoulder soreness and will miss San Antonio's regular-season finale. He'll finish the regular season with averages of 6.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks across 21.0 minutes per game in 68 regular-season appearances (25 starts).

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Dallas Kornet won't start Friday's game against Dallas.

Impact Victor Wembanyama (ribs) will return from a one-game absence, pushing Kornet to the second unit. The big man has averaged 5.4 points and 4.4 rebounds across 18.8 minutes per game over his last five appearances off the bench.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 10 • FANSIDED.COM

Starting Wednesday Kornet is in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

Impact Kornet will make his 25th start of the season Wednesday due to the absence of Victor Wembanyama (ribs). Kornet's last start took place this past Thursday against the Clippers, when he played 25 minutes and finished with eight points, six rebounds and five assists in a 118-99 win.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs beat 76ers 115-102 after losing Wembanyama to left rib contusion

Stephon Castle had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 after losing Victor Wembanyama in the first half d...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Reverting back to bench Kornet is not part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Victor Wembanyama is back from a one-game absence for maintenance purposes, forcing Kornet to the bench. Over his last 10 games as a reserve, Kornet has averaged 5.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.5 minutes per contest while shooting 56.4 percent from the field.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Entering starting five Kornet will start Thursday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Kornet will enter the starting lineup in place of Victor Wembanyama (ankle). Kornet's last start dates back to March 12, when he was held scoreless but recorded three rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 25 minutes.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Kornet (knee) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Clippers, per Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com.

Impact Kornet is available after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Warriors, and it's plausible he'll draw a spot start in the absence of Victor Wembanyama (ankle) on Thursday. For the year, Kornet has averaged 7.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 blocks in 25.8 minutes per contest through 23 games as a starter.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Warriors Kornet (knee) is listed as out ahead of Wednesday's game against Golden State, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Impact Kornet had 10 points, five rebounds and one assist in Monday's 129-114 win over Chicago. However, the veteran won't suit up for the first of a back-to-back for San Antonio, likely returning for Thursday's meeting with the Clippers. Without Kornet in the equation, Mason Plumlee and Bismack Biyombo are the favorites to see minutes from off the bench behind Victor Wembanyama.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State hosts San Antonio following Wembanyama's 41-point game

San Antonio plays the Golden State Warriors after Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points in the Spurs' 129-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Absent from injury report Kornet (knee) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Milwaukee, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Impact After sitting out Wednesday's win in Memphis for right knee injury management, Kornet is ready to return to the court for the Spurs on Saturday to handle his usual duties as the No. 2 center behind Victor Wembanyama. Over his last five games, Kornet has averaged 5.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 19.0 minutes per game while shooting 55.6 percent from the floor during this period.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Injury report: De'Aaron Fox, Luke Kornet and more ahead of Spurs vs. Grizzlies | Sporting News San Antonio is in search of their seven consecutive win Wednesday.

MARCH 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out for Wednesday Kornet (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Memphis.

Impact Kornet will sit out Wednesday's contest due to right knee injury management, and his next opportunity to play will come Saturday in Milwaukee. Kelly Olynyk and Mason Plumlee are candidates to see increased playing time behind Victor Wembanyama in Kornet's absence.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Sunday's NBA matchups: Spurs-Trail Blazers, Celtics-76ers, Lakers-Rockets, Cavaliers-Raptors

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Wembanyama to take 2-1 series lead

Victor Wembanyama misses Spurs' Game 3 victory while recovering from concussion

Spurs, Trail Blazers tied 1-1 heading to game 3

Victor Wembanyama has a concussion after falling face-first to court in loss to Blazers

Popovich encourages Spurs as Wembanyama, youthful roster make playoff debuts against Trail Blazers

Spurs beat 76ers 115-102 after losing Wembanyama to left rib contusion

Golden State hosts San Antonio following Wembanyama's 41-point game