Overview
- Portland entered needing a home win to clinch Group C but fell to 2-2 in group play and was eliminated from the knockout round.
- De'Aaron Fox led San Antonio with 37 points and eight assists, while Devin Vassell added 23 points.
- Deni Avdija matched Fox with 37 points and eight assists, but the Trail Blazers shot 25% from three and 63% on free throws.
- The Spurs gained separation by winning the possession battle, forcing an 18-9 turnover edge and grabbing 20 offensive rebounds to finish with 14 more shot attempts.
- Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle remained out for San Antonio, Dylan Harper returned from a calf strain, and Shaedon Sharpe came back for Portland with 11 points; the Spurs now visit Denver on Friday with a win clinching the group.