Spurs beat Trail Blazers 112-101 behind De’Aaron Fox

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101 on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Frost Bank Center, with De’Aaron Fox leading the way with 25 points and seven assists in a balanced home win. San Antonio controlled the game early, stayed efficient throughout, and improved its record to 61-19.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

First quarter

San Antonio set the tone right away by outscoring Portland 32-23 in the opening period. The Spurs were sharp offensively, moved the ball well, and built an early cushion behind efficient shot-making. That nine-point edge gave them control and forced the Trail Blazers to play from behind for most of the night.

Second quarter

Portland responded with a more competitive second quarter, but San Antonio still edged the period 29-28. Deni Avdija helped keep the Trail Blazers within reach with steady scoring and playmaking, yet the Spurs continued to find quality looks and took a 61-51 lead into halftime.

Third quarter

The Spurs created even more separation after the break. San Antonio outscored Portland 27-22 in the third quarter, pushing the lead to 88-73 entering the fourth. Fox continued to organize the offense, and the Spurs’ overall efficiency stood out as they maintained control on both ends.

Fourth quarter

Portland made one last push in the final period and won the quarter 28-24, but the Spurs had already done enough. The Trail Blazers trimmed the margin slightly behind Avdija’s strong finish, though San Antonio remained composed and closed out the 11-point victory without needing a late-game rally.

Key performers

San Antonio Spurs:
De’Aaron Fox led San Antonio with 25 points, seven assists, and three steals, serving as the game’s top all-around performer for the winning side. Keldon Johnson added a team-high eight rebounds as the Spurs finished with 45 boards and 28 assists. As a team, San Antonio shot 49.4% from the field and 37.9% from three-point range.

Portland Trail Blazers:
Deni Avdija led all scorers with 29 points while adding six rebounds and six assists in a productive performance. Donovan Clingan grabbed 11 rebounds to pace Portland on the glass, and Jrue Holiday handed out seven assists. The Trail Blazers finished at 45.2% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc.

NerdSports Stat: San Antonio won by 11 despite attempting six fewer shots than Portland because the Spurs made 49.4% of their field goals, hit 10 more free throws, and posted a plus-6 advantage at the foul line on makes alone.

Game analysis

This game came down to efficiency and control. Portland actually attempted 93 shots to San Antonio’s 87, but the Spurs got more out of their possessions. They shot better overall, were more effective at the free-throw line, and consistently turned passing sequences into clean looks. San Antonio’s 28 assists on 43 made field goals reflected a connected offensive approach.

The first quarter was especially important. By opening with a 32-point period and taking a nine-point lead after one, the Spurs gave themselves room to manage the game rather than chase it. Portland had stretches of good offense, particularly from Avdija, but never fully erased the early gap.

Another deciding factor was the free-throw difference. The Spurs went 15-for-19 at the line, while Portland finished just 5-for-10. In a game that stayed competitive on the stat sheet in rebounds and assists, those extra points helped San Antonio preserve its advantage.

Closing context

With the win, the Spurs moved to 61-19 and continued to strengthen their position near the top of the Western Conference heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Portland fell to 40-40, a result that adds pressure as the Trail Blazers continue to fight for postseason positioning in the West. For San Antonio, this was another strong home result, improving the club to 31-7 at Frost Bank Center.

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