US EditionBlazers Drop Second in a Row, Fall to Short-Handed Spurs 112-101
De'Aaron Fox led San Antonio with 25 points as six Spurs scored in double figures to offset injuries to Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.
- On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101 at the Frost Bank Center, overcoming the absence of injured stars Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.
- San Antonio's reserves outscored Portland's bench 48-10, showcasing the team's depth; Coach Mitch Johnson praised the squad's physicality and balanced scoring effort.
- Keldon Johnson contributed 20 points and 8 rebounds, while rookie forward Carter Bryant added a season-high 17 points, with the Spurs closing the third quarter on a 13-2 spurt.
- The win marks the Spurs' 61st victory, giving them a 61-19 record and their best performance since 2017, their last Western Conference finals appearance.
- Wembanyama needs to play at least 20 minutes in one more game to reach the league-required minimum of 65 games for award eligibility; the Spurs host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.
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De’Aaron Fox had 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs kept rolling even with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle sidelined by injuries, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101 on Wednesday night.San Antonio (61-19) is 28-3 since Feb. 1 and has its best record since 2017, its last appearance in the Western Conference finals during a 22-year postseason run that included five NBA championships.Deni Avdija scored 27 points and Scoot Henderson a…
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Bench helps Spurs top Blazers, clinch West’s No. 2 seed
De'Aaron Fox poured in 25 points and San Antonio's reserves contributed 48 points as the host Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101 on Wednesday.San Antonio played without Victor Wembanyama (left rib contusion) and Stephon Castle (right knee soreness) but still had enough to outlast the determined and hungry Trail Blazers.The win was the Spurs' 13th in their past 14 games. San Antonio (61-19) is guaranteed the No. 2 spot in the West …
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Fox scores 25 points to lead short-handed Spurs past Trail Blazers 112-101
De’Aaron Fox had 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs kept rolling even with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle sidelined by injuries, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101.
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