The San Antonio Spurs took care of the Portland Trail Blazers in the first of their two-game mini-series as they push closer to securing their place in this year’s play-in tournament. The Blazers came out with more energy than in their 37-point loss nine days ago to the Spurs, but talent eventually shined through with the Silver & Black pulling away for a 130-111 victory.
Portland came out of the blocks as if they weren’t missing their nine best players on their roster by going on a 8-0 run which surprised the Spurs who were looking befuddled on offense without Dejounte Murray.