The Spurs started the day with a pleasant bit of news with the return of LaMarcus Aldridge from his recent heart scare, but that would be it. Tony Parker and Dejounte Murray remained out, and the Spurs looked lethargic on both ends, failing to take advantage of a tired Portland team on a SEGABABA. The loss moves the Warriors back to first place by a game.
Aldridge made his return...coincidentally against his old team...known right away with a smooth jumper on the first possession. Dewayne Dedmon woke up from a recent slump with two alley-oops, and Terry Stotts called his first timeout with the Spurs up 14-7 after just four minutes.