Key Takeaways:
- De’Aaron Fox posted 37 points and eight assists as San Antonio claimed a 115-102 win over Portland
- Deni Avdija matched Fox with 37 points and eight assists for the Trail Blazers, but struggled from the free-throw line late
- San Antonio remains in NBA Cup contention and will travel to face Denver on Friday night
Fox’s Dominance Powers Spurs in NBA Cup Clash
De’Aaron Fox delivered a sensational performance, notching 37 points alongside eight assists, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a crucial 115-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. This NBA Cup group-stage contest kept San Antonio’s knockout hopes alive, as they overcame an early deficit and held off a late Portland surge.
Devin Vassell contributed 23 points to the Spurs’ cause, while Portland’s Deni Avdija was the standout for the hosts, also tallying 37 points and eight assists, but his efforts were undermined by key misses from the free-throw line in the final period.
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Team Statistics and Shooting Comparison
| Team | FT Made-Attempted (%) | 3PT FG (%) | Top Scorer | Top Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 22/25 (88%) | 11/33 (33%) | De’Aaron Fox (37) | De’Aaron Fox (8) |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 19/30 (63%) | 9/36 (25%) | Deni Avdija (37) | Deni Avdija (8) |
Momentum Shifts and Crucial Moments
The Spurs showed poise down the stretch, capitalising at the free-throw line where they converted 88% of their attempts compared to Portland’s 63%. The Trail Blazers managed just 25% from three-point range, hampering their ability to close the gap.
Kelly Olynyk extended San Antonio’s lead to eleven with a layup, but a rally from Portland saw Toumani Camara’s three-pointer trim the deficit to 107-99. A subsequent clear-path foul by Olynyk offered the Blazers two free throws and possession, yet they failed to capitalise as Avdija missed both attempts and the Blazers came up empty.
Avdija went 2 for 8 from the foul line in the fourth quarter, including four consecutive misses. Portland had an opportunity when Donovan Clingan’s hook shot narrowed the score to 107-101 with 3:59 to play, but Fox replied with a bank shot, putting San Antonio up by eight. Fox then converted both free throws after being fouled at the 2:52 mark to make it 111-101, and Portland turned the ball over on their next possession, extinguishing hopes of a comeback.
San Antonio had trailed for much of the first half, but Fox’s three-point effort just before the interval gave the visitors a 56-54 advantage at the break.
Player Returns Bolster Both Sides
Both teams welcomed important players back to action: Spurs rookie Dylan Harper marked his return from a calf injury, entering midway through the first quarter after being sidelined since 2 November, and went on to record seven points in sixteen minutes. On the Portland side, Shaedon Sharpe saw his first action since 18 November, registering eleven points over eighteen minutes.
Next Fixtures
San Antonio continue their campaign with a visit to Denver on Friday night. Portland Trail Blazers are set to host Oklahoma City on Sunday afternoon.
