After a sloppy start by San Antonio, they broke Portland’s will through intense defense and running it back down their throats in transition for much of the second period while leading as much as 31 in the home win. During its ascent to the big lead, several Spurs entertained the viewing audience with a slew of resounding dunks, exquisite ball movement, and making the most of their open outside looks. With this important victory, the Spurs (32-45) put themselves temporarily 1⁄2 game ahead of Los Angeles Lakers (31-45) and 1 1⁄2 game back of the New Orleans Pelicans (33-43) with a scant handful of games remaining.
San Antonio vs. Portland, Final Score: Spurs claim the front end of 2-game series with Blazers 130-111
