Portland Trail Blazers Edge San Antonio Spurs with Fourth Quarter Surge at Frost Bank Center

First Quarter

The Portland Trail Blazers started strong against the San Antonio Spurs, taking an early lead with a 35-point opening quarter. The Blazers' offensive prowess was evident as they outscored the Spurs by 11 points in this period. Caleb Love contributed significantly, showcasing his shooting skills and helping Rip City establish a solid foundation.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, the momentum shifted slightly as the Silver and Black tightened their defense. The Spurs managed to close the gap by scoring 27 points compared to Portland's 20. Despite this push from San Antonio, Deni Avdija's playmaking ability kept Rip City competitive, ensuring they maintained a narrow lead going into halftime.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw both teams exchanging baskets in a closely contested battle. Donovan Clingan stood out for Rip City with his impressive rebounding and scoring efficiency, contributing to Portland's 32-point effort in this period. Meanwhile, San Antonio continued their pursuit with Keldon Johnson leading their charge but still trailed by six points heading into the final stretch.

Fourth Quarter

In an intense fourth quarter at Frost Bank Center, Rip City's resilience shone through as they sealed their victory over San Antonio with a decisive performance. The Blazers scored 28 points while holding off a late surge from the home team who managed only one more point than them during this period. This win improved Portland's record to 16-20 while dropping San Antonio to 25-10.

With this result in mind, fans can look forward to another exciting game when Portland hosts Utah Jazz at Moda Center on January 5th at 10:00 PM EDT. Tune in via KUNP or catch it online on Jazz+ for all live action coverage.

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