Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Recap

NBA Recap: Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs – 1/3/26

On Saturday, January 3, 2026, the Portland Trail Blazers played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX. They faced off against the San Antonio Spurs. The Trail Blazers won the game 115-110. Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Donovan Clingan also had a strong performance with 24 points and 12 rebounds.

Portland Trail Blazers started strong with 35 points in the first quarter, taking an early lead over the San Antonio Spurs, who scored 24 points. In the second quarter, the Spurs narrowed the gap, outscoring the Blazers 27-20. By halftime, Portland held a slim lead.

In the third quarter, Portland regained momentum with 32 points compared to San Antonio’s 29. The final quarter saw a close contest, but the Blazers managed to hold on with 28 points, while the Spurs scored 30. Portland’s strong shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 19 three-pointers, helped secure their win.

 

Deni Avdija was a standout for the Portland Trail Blazers. He recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Avdija’s performance was key to the Trail Blazers’ win over the Spurs.

Donovan Clingan also played well for Portland. He scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. His efficiency was evident as he made 9 of his 12 shots.

For the San Antonio Spurs, Luke Kornet led in scoring with 23 points. He also had 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Kornet’s shooting accuracy was high, hitting 10 out of 12 attempts.

What’s Next

With the win against the Spurs, the Portland Trail Blazers improve to a 15-20 record. This places them at the 10th spot in the Western Conference. The victory gives them a boost as they aim to move up the standings in the coming games.

The San Antonio Spurs now hold a 25-9 record. They remain in the 2nd position in the Western Conference. Despite the loss, their strong record keeps them near the top of the standings.

The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Utah Jazz next. This game is set for Monday, January 5, at 10:00 PM. The game will be held at the Moda Center. After that, they will have back-to-back games against the Houston Rockets on January 7 and January 9, also at home.

The San Antonio Spurs will play the Memphis Grizzlies next. This game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, at 8:00 PM. It will take place at the FedExForum. Following this, the Spurs will take on the Los Angeles Lakers at home on January 7, and then they will travel to play the Boston Celtics on January 10.


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