The Trail Blazers suffered a 111-98 defeat at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in a Saturday night showdown .
Opposing Teams, Opposing Fortunes
The Spurs are blazing a trail as the sixth-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA going into the playoffs, regaining possession with 9.7 offensive rebounds per game over the last 15 games. For the Trail Blazers, the season has been a mix of highs and lows. On April 8, the Spurs had a slight edge against the Blazers, a feeling of déjà vu as the teams faced off in the playoffs once again, according to their head-to-head stats.
Shrinking Mismatches
The Spurs’s Victor Wembanyama, known as Wemby, made an impressive debut, leading the team with 35 points, a new record for a playoff debut by a Spurs player. Despite his efforts, the Trail Blazers couldn’t counter the powerhouse performance.
“The Spurs are a team that really feeds off energy. When they get that going, it’s tough for anyone to stop them," — Spurs Coach
Looking Ahead
The Trail Blazers are due to host the Spurs on April 26, 2026.
