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Spurs Seek Eighth Straight in Portland

The game matches San Antonio’s seven-game momentum against Portland’s top-ranked offense with same-day injury reports likely to shape rotations.

Overview

  • San Antonio visits the Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on Saturday with tip set for 9:00 PM CT/10:00 PM ET and regional TV and streaming options that include Rip City TV, DAZN and Fubo depending on viewer location.
  • The Spurs enter the matchup on a seven-game winning streak and a 7-2 record, riding momentum from a strong early-season run.
  • Portland has been an early surprise at 6-2 and leads the league in offensive rating (reported at 121.9), pairing high three-point volume with downhill finishing from Damian Lillard and Deni Avdija.
  • Key tactical matchups include San Antonio’s need to stop paint drives and close out on shooters, plus winning the rebounding battle against Portland’s physical frontcourt led by Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III.
  • Both teams are on the second night of a back-to-back and same-day injury reports released at 1 p.m. CT will determine final lineups, with the game also carrying added interest because the Spurs beat the Blazers in last season’s first-round playoff series and reached the NBA Finals.