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SAN ANTONIO -- The Portland Trail Blazers were clearly rattled by the San Antonio Spurs in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals, and they were almost snake bit before Game 2. A baby rattlesnake, estimated at about 3 to 4 feet, was discovered in the teams locker room at the AT&T Center about two hours before the game Thursday. It was found by reserve forward Thomas Robinson, who recoiled a few feet after seeing the snake when he moved a bag from his locker. "I didnt (see it)," Portland coach Terry Stotts said. "They said it was a young one." Young or not, guard Mo Williams tweeted that it was a scary experience. Rattlesnakes are a venomous species that can grow up to 8 feet and weigh more than 10 pounds. It takes its name from a "rattle" at the end of its tail that produces a rattling sound when shaken to warn predators of its presence. It is unknown if the rattlesnake found in the locker room made any noise, but Robinsons cries were enough to alert his teammates of its presence. "Well, its bizarre to have a venomous snake in your locker room," Stotts said. "I dont know if its ever happened before. That sounds like an ABA story." The Spurs have a history in the ABA and also with critters in the AT&T Center. The stadium hosts the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo each February and its grounds are used for livestock shows during the three-week event. Spurs guard Manu Ginobili also swatted down a bat that was flying above the court at the AT&T Center on Nov. 1, 2009. Ginobili had to have rabies shots after striking the bat with his bare hands. Fortunately for the Spurs, Ginobili wasnt needed to corral the snake. "I think some people here (captured it)," Stotts said, smiling. "They have them on hand at the AT&T Center. They have a specialist." It probably wasnt a good omen for Portland, which is seeking to even its series with San Antonio. "Or a good sign," Stotts said. "We survived." The Trail Blazers will gladly accept any good fortune after being walloped in their first second-round appearance in 14 years. San Antonio led by as many as 31 points and never trailed in rolling to a 116-92 victory on Tuesday. Tony Parker had 32 points and nine assists, as many as Portland had as a team, as the Trail Blazers never threatened the defending Western Conference champions. Stotts was asked if he thought someone from the Spurs had planted the snake to rattle his young charges. "Youre the investigative reporter, you figure it out," Stotts said, tongue in cheek. Stotts was then asked if he considered returning the favour and planting the snake in San Antonios locker room. "That thing, its like Fort Knox over there. You cant get in," he said. 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Carey Price made 27 saves for Montreal (30-21-6) for his fourth shutout of the year and second in four games. David Desharnais added an empty netter for the Canadiens. Reto Berra stopped 25 shots for Calgary (21-28-7).Sky Sports F1s Anthony Davidson offers in-depth analysis of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosbergs final-lap collision at the Austrian GP. With Rosberg leading the race heading into Turn Two, Hamilton attempted a move around the outside of his Mercedes team-mate but the duo made contact and the world champion was forced off the track.The German came off worse from the crash, however, and Davidson was puzzled as to why Rosberg - who was later handed a ten-second penalty by the race stewards - didnt try to make the corner. Hamilton takes Austria win off RosbergHamilton had rapidly gained on the other W07 after Rosberg clipped the kerb at Turn One and his eventual race victory cut the gap in the Drivers Championship to just 11 points.Toto Wolff said that Rosberg was suffering with a brake issue but said the crash, Mercedes second of the season following the first-lap Spanish GP incident, was brainless. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg collide on the last lap of the Austrian GP giving Hamilton the lead and Rosberg a broken wing.dddddddddddd Davidson says: The fact he runs past the apex means Rosberg probably has got a brake issue, but Im watching the hands on the wheel as well and its clear to see that even if youre running out wide, he doesnt really even attempt to make the corner.He puts about a half degree steering angle on and the two make contact, and then he goes on the full lock.From Lewiss on-board, when he is in the braking zone, he leaves enough of a cars space on the inside, so I can see why theyve called Nico up to the stewards. Also See: Lewis takes Austria win off Nico WATCH: Tyre blowout for Vettel ' ' '