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Blazers Bench Woes Sink Portland vs. Spurs
9 Apr
Summary
- Portland's bench scored only 10 points in their loss.
- Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 29 points on efficient shooting.
- The Blazers made only five free-throw attempts in the game.
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the San Antonio Spurs with a final score of 112-101, inside the Frost Bank Center.
Deni Avdija was a standout performer for the Blazers, scoring 29 points on 13-of-21 shooting. Donovan Clingan also made significant contributions, tallying a double-double with 11 rebounds, three blocks, and five assists. However, the Blazers' starters accounted for 91 of the team's 101 total points, highlighting a critical issue with the bench's scoring.
Portland's bench only managed to score 10 points, a stark contrast to the Spurs' offensive output. The team also struggled to draw fouls, making just five trips to the free-throw line and converting only five of those attempts. This lack of free-throw opportunities and efficiency is a concern for the Blazers heading into their final two regular-season games.
Despite the loss, the Blazers did not fall in the Western Conference standings as the Los Angeles Clippers also lost their recent game. Portland is now set to face the Clippers in a pivotal matchup that could determine playoff seeding.
