The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Moda Center, led by Victor Wembanyama’s 29 points and seven rebounds. San Antonio scored 87 points across the second and third quarters to turn a close start into a comfortable road win.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Spurs Take a Narrow Lead
San Antonio finished the opening quarter ahead 22-20. Neither team established much separation, leaving Portland within one possession entering the second period.
Second Quarter: San Antonio Creates Separation
The Spurs outscored the Trail Blazers 42-29 in the second quarter, extending their advantage to 64-49 at halftime. That 13-point difference in the period changed the direction of a game that had been closely contested through 12 minutes.
Third Quarter: A 45-Point Period Puts Spurs in Control
San Antonio followed its productive second quarter with an even bigger third, outscoring Portland 45-27. The Spurs reached 109 points through three quarters and carried a 109-76 lead into the fourth, expanding their halftime cushion from 15 to 33 points.
Fourth Quarter: Portland Narrows the Final Margin
The Trail Blazers won the final period 27-16, reducing the deficit by 11 points. That improvement brought the final score to 125-103, but San Antonio’s work in the middle quarters had already provided ample separation.
Key Performers
- Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: Led all scorers with 29 points and added a team-high seven rebounds.
- De’Aaron Fox, Spurs: Paced San Antonio with six assists as the visitors finished with 28 assists overall.
- Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers: Led Portland with 15 points.
- Yang Hansen, Trail Blazers: Recorded a double-double with 12 points and a game-high 10 rebounds.
- Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers: Registered a team-high seven assists.
NerdSports Stat: San Antonio scored 87 points in the second and third quarters alone—11 more than Portland scored across the entire first three quarters combined.
Game Analysis
Three-point production provided a major advantage. San Antonio made 17 of 44 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 38.6%, while Portland finished 9-for-35 at 25.7%. The Spurs’ eight additional three-pointers produced a 24-point advantage from long range, exceeding the final margin of victory.
The overall field-goal percentages were closer: San Antonio shot 44.4% and Portland shot 41.7%. However, the Spurs combined their perimeter advantage with better free-throw efficiency. Both teams attempted 30 free throws, but San Antonio converted 28, compared with Portland’s 24.
Rebounding and assists also favored the visitors. The Spurs collected 51 rebounds to Portland’s 38 and finished with a 28-17 edge in assists. Those advantages complemented Wembanyama’s scoring and gave San Antonio several clear statistical strengths beyond its three-point shooting.
For Portland, Hansen’s double-double and the positive fourth-quarter margin were encouraging individual and team contributions. The larger concern was the middle 24 minutes, when the Trail Blazers were outscored 87-56 and could not keep pace with San Antonio’s production.
Closing Context: Spurs Stay Unbeaten on the Road
San Antonio improved to 8-2 overall and remained unbeaten away from home at 4-0, strengthening its early-season position in the Western Conference. Portland fell to 6-3 overall and 1-2 at home. The Spurs next host the Phoenix Suns on Monday, November 9, at 6:00 PM PST, while the Trail Blazers host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, November 10, at 8:00 PM PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on November 7, 2026.
Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, San Antonio sits 8-2 in the Western Conference. Its exact conference ranking was not provided.
Victor Wembanyama was the standout performer with a game-high 29 points and a team-high seven rebounds.
