Trail Blazers Edge Spurs in Close Contest
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Frost Bank Center
Portland Trail Blazers 115, San Antonio Spurs 110, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs?
Portland Trail Blazers beat San Antonio Spurs 115-110 at Frost Bank Center on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs?
San Antonio Spurs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested game at the Frost Bank Center, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the San Antonio Spurs with a final score of 115-110. This victory marks the Trail Blazers' second win against the Spurs in their last three meetings, bringing the series to a tie of 1-1 for the current season. The game showcased the competitive nature of both teams, with the Spurs entering the matchup with a solid home record of 25-10, while the Trail Blazers held a record of 16-20 on the road.
The Spurs have been in decent form lately, winning 7 of their last 10 games, and they were on a two-game winning streak leading into this matchup. Their recent scoring average was impressive, with the team averaging 120.1 points scored per game while allowing 112.6 points. The Spurs' last five games yielded a record of 3-2, with an average of 117.8 points scored and 117.4 points allowed. At home, they had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, indicating a strong performance in familiar territory.
On the other hand, the Trail Blazers were also showing signs of improvement, with a record of 6-4 over their last 10 games and a recent win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Their scoring average for the last 10 games was 113.5 points, while they allowed 115.9 points per game. The Blazers had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, with an average of 111.8 points scored and 116.4 points allowed. Their away record was 2-1 in the last three games, showcasing their ability to perform on the road.
The matchup was particularly significant given the injury status of key players. For the Spurs, David Jones Garcia was listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury, while Jayden Quaintance was out due to a knee issue. The Trail Blazers faced their own challenges, with Ja Morant and Damian Lillard both listed as day-to-day due to elbow and Achilles injuries, respectively, and Shaedon Sharpe ruled out with a knee injury. The availability of these players could have influenced the game's outcome, adding an extra layer of intrigue.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Spurs as 8.5-point favorites with a total set at 234.5 points. The odds reflected the Spurs' strong home performance, but the Trail Blazers managed to defy expectations with their victory. The moneyline odds were -325 for the Spurs and +260 for the Trail Blazers, further illustrating the perceived advantage for the home team.
As the game progressed, the fourth quarter proved to be the most thrilling. Deni Avdija's 26-foot three-point jumper, assisted by Donovan Clingan, pushed the Trail Blazers' lead to 111-105. De'Aaron Fox responded with a driving floating jump shot, narrowing the gap to 108-105. The back-and-forth continued as Stephon Castle made a crucial dunk, bringing the score to 111-110 in favor of the Blazers. Avdija's step-back jumper extended the lead to 114-110, and Caleb Love sealed the victory with free throws, finalizing the score at 115-110.
Overall, this game highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams and showcased the potential for exciting matchups in the future. Fans will be eager to see how both teams adapt and perform in their upcoming games, especially considering the injury statuses that could impact their lineups.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SA -8.5 | 234.5 o -115 / u -105 | Portland Trail Blazers +260 · San Antonio Spurs -325 |
Injury report
- David Jones GarciaDay-To-DayAnkleSan Antonio Spurs
- Jayden QuaintanceOutKneeSan Antonio Spurs
- Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
- Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
- Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers
Leaders
- PointsLuke Kornet23San Antonio Spurs
- AssistsStephon Castle9San Antonio Spurs
- ReboundsJulian Champagnie10San Antonio Spurs
- PointsDeni Avdija29Portland Trail Blazers
- AssistsDeni Avdija10Portland Trail Blazers
- ReboundsDonovan Clingan12Portland Trail Blazers
Recent form
San Antonio Spurs
Last 10: 7-3Streak W2120.1 scored · 112.6 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W123-113at Indiana PacersJan 3
- W134-132vs New York KnicksJan 1
- L101-113vs Cleveland CavaliersDec 30
- L114-127vs Utah JazzDec 28
- W117-102at Oklahoma City ThunderDec 25
- W130-110vs Oklahoma City ThunderDec 24
- W124-113at Washington WizardsDec 22
- W126-98at Atlanta HawksDec 20
- W119-94vs Washington WizardsDec 19
- L113-124at New York KnicksDec 17
Portland Trail Blazers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W1113.5 scored · 115.9 allowed per game2-1 away
- W122-109at New Orleans PelicansJan 3
- L95-124at Oklahoma City ThunderJan 1
- W125-122vs Dallas MavericksDec 30
- W114-108vs Boston CelticsDec 28
- L103-119vs LA ClippersDec 27
- L106-110vs Orlando MagicDec 24
- L102-110vs Detroit PistonsDec 23
- W98-93at Sacramento KingsDec 21
- W134-133vs Sacramento KingsDec 19
- W136-131vs Golden State WarriorsDec 15
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
| San Antonio | - | 20 | L1 | .756 | 62 |
| Houston | 10 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| New Orleans | 36 | 56 | L2 | .317 | 26 |
| Dallas | 36 | 56 | W1 | .317 | 26 |
| Memphis | 37 | 57 | L8 | .305 | 25 |
Box score
| Stat | Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 40-91 | 40-93 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 19-45 | 10-31 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 32 |
| Free throws | 16-27 | 20-23 |
| Free throw % | 59 | 87 |
| Rebounds | 51 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 36 | 36 |
| Assists | 24 | 27 |
| Steals | 3 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 54 |
| Fouls | 16 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 89 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter77-74Toumani Camara makes 25-foot running pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter77-77Dylan Harper makes 26-foot three pointer (Stephon Castle assists)
- 3rd Quarter79-77Deni Avdija makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter80-77Yang Hansen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter81-77Yang Hansen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter81-80Dylan Harper makes 24-foot three point jumper (Julian Champagnie assists)
- 3rd Quarter82-80Toumani Camara makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter85-80Caleb Love makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 3rd Quarter86-80Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter87-80Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter90-80Caleb Love makes 25-foot three pointer (Donovan Clingan assists)
- 4th Quarter93-80Rayan Rupert makes 24-foot three point jumper (Caleb Love assists)
- 4th Quarter93-83Harrison Barnes makes 25-foot three pointer (Luke Kornet assists)
- 4th Quarter95-83Rayan Rupert makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
- 4th Quarter95-84De'Aaron Fox makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter95-85De'Aaron Fox makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter95-86Harrison Barnes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter95-87Harrison Barnes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter97-87Shaedon Sharpe makes 1-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter97-89Luke Kornet makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Harrison Barnes assists)
- 4th Quarter97-91Harrison Barnes makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot (Dylan Harper assists)
- 4th Quarter98-91Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-91Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-92Luke Kornet makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter99-93Luke Kornet makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-93Kris Murray makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sidy Cissoko assists)
- 4th Quarter102-95Luke Kornet makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (De'Aaron Fox assists)
- 4th Quarter104-95Toumani Camara makes driving layup (Deni Avdija assists)
- 4th Quarter104-98De'Aaron Fox makes 23-foot three point jumper (Stephon Castle assists)
- 4th Quarter104-101De'Aaron Fox makes 22-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter105-101Donovan Clingan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter105-103Luke Kornet makes alley oop dunk (Stephon Castle assists)
- 4th Quarter108-103Deni Avdija makes 26-foot three point jumper (Donovan Clingan assists)
- 4th Quarter108-105De'Aaron Fox makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter111-105Toumani Camara makes 25-foot three point jumper (Deni Avdija assists)
- 4th Quarter111-107Stephon Castle makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter111-108Stephon Castle makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter111-110Stephon Castle makes 1-foot running dunk (De'Aaron Fox assists)
- 4th Quarter114-110Deni Avdija makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter115-110Caleb Love makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours San Antonio Spurs, below favours Portland Trail Blazers.
Venue
- Frost Bank CenterSan Antonio, TX
- Attendance18652
- OfficialsChe Flores, Phenizee Ransom, Ray Acosta
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