San Antonio turned a two-point first-quarter edge into a 64-49 cushion by scoring 42 in the second.
The Spurs led Portland 22-20 after one, then broke the game open with a 42-point second quarter to take a 64-49 halftime advantage. Victor Wembanyama has 16 points, shooting 3-for-4 from the field and a perfect 8-for-8 at the line. Julian Champagnie added 11 points, including three 3-pointers, while Deni Avdija leads Portland with 10. After the break, watch whether Portland can slow San Antonio’s scoring surge and cut into the 15-point gap.
Key Performers
Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio): 16 points, 3-for-4 FG, 8-for-8 FT Julian Champagnie (San Antonio): 11 points, 3-for-6 from 3 Deni Avdija (Portland): 10 points, 3 rebounds