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Portland defeated San Antonio 106–103 on April 21 at Frost Bank Center in a defensive struggle that finished three points below the Vegas total of 221.5. Shea Henderson led the Trail Blazers with 31 points, while Jalen Holiday added 16 in a balanced offensive effort; Portland's 13 three-pointers proved decisive against San Antonio's seven. The Spurs countered with Shai Castle's 18 points and Devin Fox's 17, but San Antonio's 44.2 percent field-goal shooting and 16 turnovers proved costly. Portland's superior three-point volume and defensive rating of 100.7 versus San Antonio's 106.9 tilted the margin in the visitors' favor, though both teams managed just 19–20 assists, indicating isolation-heavy offenses. The fourth quarter became pivotal as Portland outscored the Spurs 27–23 to secure the road victory. The result strengthens Portland's playoff positioning while San Antonio faces mounting pressure in the postseason race.
