Damian Lillard's Game 5 injury status is revealed as the Portland Trail Blazers face a must-win showdown vs the San Antonio Spurs.

Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks in his return from a concussion and the San Antonio Spurs took a 3-1 lead in their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers with a 114-93 victory on Sunday.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As uncertainty about his future with the Portland Trail Blazers swirls, interim coach Tiago Splitter is approaching the job with the same positivity that has helped carry the team through a strange season and into the NBA playoffs.

Former Spurs center Tiago Splitter has led Portland to the playoffs under difficult circumstances, and is now auditioning for more

Portland had a golden opportunity to seize control of this first round series with Victor Wembanyama sidelined.

Portland faces elimination after a lopsided Game 4 loss marked by late-game tensions.

The Portland Trail Blazers lost Game 4 on Sunday, giving the San Antonio Spurs a 3-1 lead heading into Game 5.

In their hearts, the Portland Trail Blazers would feel like they should have a 3-1 series lead. For a second-straight home, and both at home, they lost a double-digit first-point lead.