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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 112–101 on April 8 at Frost Bank Center, staying competitive in a defensive battle that fell short of the 229.5-point Vegas total. De'Aaron Fox led the Spurs with 25 points while Keldon Johnson added 20, as San Antonio shot 48.9 percent from the field and made 11 three-pointers. Portland countered with Deni Avdija's team-high 29 points and Shea Henderson's 20, but the Blazers shot just 45.2 percent and committed 16 turnovers to the Spurs' 15. San Antonio's defense clamped down in the second half, holding Portland to just 22 points in the third quarter as the hosts outscored the visitors 51–50 over the final two frames. The Spurs' 13 steals and 111.6 offensive rating proved decisive, while Portland's 111.6 defensive rating and 98.6 offensive rating highlighted their offensive struggles. The result strengthens San Antonio's playoff positioning heading into the final stretch of the season.
