After to blowing two games in Los Angeles, the Spurs were back in San Antonio seeking to regain a grasp on their playoff hopes against a potential first round opponent: the Portland Trail Blazers. In a game that featured some red-hot shooting from both teams and many lead changes, the Spurs used a mini-explosion in the fourth quarter, featuring ten points and some typical Manu Ginobili Magic, to get the all important win at home.
Damian Lillard led the Blazers with 33 points, while LaMarcus Aldridge scored 28 while grabbing eight rebounds and four steals for the Spurs.