The Portland Trail Blazers secured a thrilling victory over the San Antonio Spurs with a final score of 115-110 on January 3, 2026. This game showcased some standout performances, particularly from Deni Avdija, who delivered a remarkable triple-double by scoring 29 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and providing 10 assists. Not to be outdone, Donovan Clingan stepped up with a career-best performance, contributing 24 points and 12 rebounds, helping the Blazers clinch their second consecutive win.
In addition to Avdija and Clingan's impressive feats, Toumani Camara made his mark on the scoreboard, contributing 20 points along with eight rebounds. Throughout the match, Portland maintained control for all but 18 seconds, demonstrating dominance from the outset.
On the other side of the court, Luke Kornet and Julian Champagnie both scored 20 points for the Spurs, with Champagnie also pulling down 10 rebounds. Despite their individual efforts, the Spurs were unable to continue their winning streak of two games.
It's worth noting that San Antonio was missing key players, including All-Star center Victor Wembanyama due to left knee soreness and Devin Vassell, who is recovering from a strained left adductor. Coach Mitch Johnson mentioned that Wembanyama is day-to-day but is "looking really good," which raises hopes for his return as the team prepares for their upcoming game in Memphis.
This matchup was particularly intense as it marked the second night of back-to-back games for both teams. During the first half, Portland never fell behind, even managing to stretch their lead to 15 points while San Antonio struggled with their shooting, hitting only 3 of 12 from beyond the arc.
A turning point occurred five minutes into the third quarter when the Spurs managed to briefly take the lead at 74-71, thanks to a free throw from Kelly Olynyk following a foul related to Champagnie's three-point attempt. However, this lead was short-lived, lasting merely 18 seconds before former Spurs player Sidy Cissoko answered back with a three-pointer of his own.
Portland then executed an impressive 12-0 run that carried into the fourth quarter, extending their lead to 93-80 with just over ten minutes to play. Yet, the Spurs weren't done fighting. De'Aaron Fox made a pivotal steal and assisted Stephon Castle for a breakaway dunk, narrowing the score to 111-110 with only 1:36 left on the clock. Despite the Spurs' late surge, the Trail Blazers showed resilience, rebuilding their lead once more to secure the victory.
Fox finished with 19 points, while Castle contributed 16 points to his team's effort. In terms of shooting performance, Portland excelled with 19 successful three-pointers out of 45 attempts, compared to San Antonio's 10 out of 31.
Looking ahead, the Blazers are set to host the Utah Jazz on Monday night, while the Spurs will head to Memphis for their next game on Tuesday.
