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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 120–108 on April 24 at Moda Center, staying competitive in their playoff push. Sexton Castle led the Spurs with 33 points, while Devin Harper added 27 points as San Antonio shot 47.1% from the field and made 16 three-pointers. The Blazers' J. Holiday scored 29 points and S. Henderson contributed 21, but Portland managed just 41.1% shooting and 14 threes despite 21 assists. San Antonio's balanced attack—27 total assists to Portland's 21—proved decisive, and the Spurs' 122.1 offensive rating overwhelmed a Portland defense allowing 111.6 per 100 possessions. The game stayed under the 220.5 Vegas total, finishing at 228 combined points. A critical fourth quarter saw the Spurs outscore Portland 32–21, extending their lead late. San Antonio's 50 rebounds to Portland's 45 also provided crucial second-chance opportunities. The victory bolsters the Spurs' postseason credentials heading into the final stretch.
