Overview
- On the second night of back-to-backs, Portland led most of the way and sealed the win after a late Spurs push, buoyed by a 19-of-45 showing from three compared with San Antonio’s 10-of-31.
- Deni Avdija logged 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, capping his night with a step-back three in the final minute.
- Donovan Clingan delivered a career-high 24 points with 12 rebounds, opening the game with 11 straight points and three early triples.
- Victor Wembanyama (left knee soreness) and Devin Vassell (left adductor strain) did not play; coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama is day-to-day and expects him to travel to Memphis.
- Luke Kornet and Julian Champagnie paced the Spurs’ scoring, with multiple outlets crediting Kornet with 23 points and five blocks while others listed different totals, and Champagnie finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds.