Spurs Defeat Trail Blazers, 118-105
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the host Portland Trail Blazers, 118-105, at Moda Center on Thursday.

San Antonio kickstarted this game with a 38-14 first quarter, leading by at least eight points for the final three quarters. They got their lead up to 28 points in this wire-to-wire win. The Spurs shot 48 percent from the field while holding the Trail Blazers to 35 percent shooting. They also shot 93 percent from the free-throw line, while the Blazers connected on just 75 percent of their free throws. The Spurs recorded 33 assists to the Trail Blazers 16, while outscoring them in the paint, 60-38.

The Spurs (5-25) were led by Victor Wembenyama, collecting 30 points, six rebounds, six assists and seven blocks. Devin Vassell amassed 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals. Jeremy Sochan tallied 16 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Malaki Branham amassed 13 points, five rebounds and four assists.

The Trail Blazers (8-22) were led by Jerami Grant, generating 29 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Malcolm Brogdon tallied 29 points, six rebounds and six assists. Scoot Henderson had 25 points, three rebounds and four assists, No other player had more than seven points or one assist.

These teams will have a rematch tomorrow for their next game.
Posted on: 12/28/2023 9:54 PM
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