San Antonio Spurs at Portland Trail Blazers
January 1,2023 at 10:00 PM
Blazers Defeat Spurs, 147-127
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the visiting San Antonio Spurs, 147-127, at Moda Center on Monday.

While there were 13 ties and 13 lead changes through the opening 30 minutes, Portland rode a 45-27 third quarter to their blowout win. That allowed them to lead by at least 15 points for the entirety of the fourth quarter, getting their lead up to 24 points at times. The Trail Blazers shot 60 percent from the field and 61 percent from three-point range while recording 34 assists in this offensive showcase. Portland also outscored San Antonio in the paint, 62-52, and in fastbreak scoring, 24-6.

The Spurs (14-33) were led by Keldon Johnson, collecting 20 points and four rebounds. Jeremy Sochan amassed 18 points, six rebounds and four assists. Jakob Poeltl provided 14 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Tre Jones tallied 12 points, two rebounds, seven assists and two steals, while Doug McDermott led the bench with 13 points.

The Trail Blazers (22-25) were led by Damian Lillard, finishing with 37 points and 12 assists. Anfernee Simons scored 26 points. Jusuf Nurkic compiled 25 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and three steals, while Josh Hart had nine points, five rebounds and four assists. Those four combined to shoot 35-of-49 from the field. Shaedon Sharpe led the bench with 19 points.

Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with San Antonio staying on the road to play the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland playing host to the Utah Jazz.
Posted on: 1/23/2023 9:20 PM
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