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Portland defeated San Antonio 115–110 on January 3 at Frost Bank Center, with Deni Avdija leading the Trail Blazers with 29 points and Donovan Clingan adding 24 in a road victory. Portland's three-point barrage proved decisive—the Blazers made 19 threes compared to San Antonio's 10, offsetting a modest field-goal percentage edge (44% to 43%). The game fell short of the Vegas total of 234.5, as both teams struggled with efficiency in stretches. Portland dominated the first quarter with 35 points but San Antonio fought back to trail by just five entering the fourth. The Spurs' defensive rating of 116.3 proved costly, while Portland's 51 rebounds and 24 assists fueled their balanced attack despite 11 turnovers. Leandro Kornet led the Spurs with 23 points and Jamaree Champagnie scored 20, but San Antonio's 27 assists and eight steals couldn't overcome the three-point disparity. Portland's early-season form on the road suggests they remain a capable playoff contender in the Western Conference.
