We saw some Game 3 upsets on Friday, and there could be more on Saturday\u2019s slate with Portland looking to take a 2-1 series lead, while Houston are still chasing their first win.<\/p>\n
The Blazers stole Game 2 on the road with Victor Wembanyama leaving early due to concussion, and now return home for Portland\u2019s first playoff game in five years.<\/p>\n
Scoot Henderson delivered a breakout performance with 31 points in Game 2. Can he back it up at home?<\/p>\n
Henderson is crucial to this Blazers side when he\u2019s firing, bringing on-ball pressure and shot creation.<\/p>\n
He exploded for 31 in Game 2, and when given minutes, he consistently produces. When playing 25+ minutes this season, Henderson averages 17.8 points and has hit 15+ in nine of 13 games, including six of his last seven.<\/p>\n
Providing strong minutes off the bench behind Clingan, Williams adds athleticism and defensive presence.<\/p>\n
Since the All-Star break, he\u2019s averaging 8.3 rebounds across his last 22 games, hitting 6+ in 20 of them. He\u2019s done so in both games this series, including nine boards in 23 minutes in Game 2.<\/p>\n
Castle continues to take control of the Spurs\u2019 offence.<\/p>\n
Even if Wembanyama plays, expect the ball in Castle\u2019s hands. Since March 3, he\u2019s averaging 8.8 assists across 20 games, hitting 6+ in 17 of them. He fell short with five in Game 2, but this sets up as a bounce-back spot.<\/p>\n