The San Antonio Spurs dominated a shorthanded Portland squad from the opening tip to the final buzzer as they defeated the Trail Blazers, 114-83, and picked up their third consecutive victory.
Some uncharacteristically strong shooting gave them a double-digit lead during the first half, but it was their solid inside-out defense that sealed the deal down the stretch.
Bryn Forbes led the Spurs in scoring with 18 points off the bench, with Dejounte Murray stuffing the stat sheet to the tune of 15 points, seven rebounds, and 13 assists.
Doug McDermott had 16 points in his return, Keldon Johnson and Jakob Poelt chipped in 14 points apiece, and Derrick White continued finding his footing with 12 points, seven boards, and five dimes.