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Avdija Triple-Double Powers Blazers Past Spurs
4 Jan
Summary
- Deni Avdija achieved a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
- Donovan Clingan scored a career-high 24 points with 12 rebounds.
- Spurs played without key players Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell.
Deni Avdija recorded a remarkable triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, guiding the Portland Trail Blazers to a hard-fought 115-110 win against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Trail Blazers maintained control for most of the game, securing their second consecutive victory. Donovan Clingan was instrumental, contributing a career-high 24 points and 12 rebounds to the team's effort.
The San Antonio Spurs faced significant challenges, playing without key players Victor Wembanyama, sidelined with left knee soreness, and Devin Vassell, who has a strained left adductor. Coach Mitch Johnson indicated Wembanyama's status remains day-to-day but expressed optimism about his potential return for the upcoming game in Memphis. Despite the absences, the Spurs mounted a late surge, narrowing the deficit to just one point in the final minutes.
Portland established an early lead and dictated the pace for much of the contest, building a significant advantage. Though San Antonio briefly took the lead in the third quarter, Portland quickly responded and extended their lead in the fourth. A late steal and dunk by the Spurs brought them within striking distance, but Portland efficiently sealed the win, ending the Spurs' two-game winning streak.
