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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111–98 on April 19 at Frost Bank Center, a defensive showcase that finished well below the 222.5-point Vegas total. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 35 points, anchoring a balanced offensive attack in which San Antonio shot 47.6 percent from the field and made 15 three-pointers while committing just 13 turnovers. Darius Fox added 17 points for the hosts. Portland's Deni Avdija countered with 30 points and Shea Henderson contributed 18, but the Blazers' 42.9 percent shooting and 10 three-pointers proved insufficient against San Antonio's defensive pressure, which held a 117.6 defensive rating compared to Portland's 99.7 offensive rating. The Spurs controlled the middle quarters, outscoring Portland in the second and third frames, while the Blazers' 28 assists showed offensive movement that couldn't overcome the efficiency gap. San Antonio's 45 rebounds to Portland's 38 provided another edge in a game that turned on execution and discipline rather than tempo. The result strengthens San Antonio's postseason position while Portland faces mounting pressure to reassert itself.
