Can the Spurs Blaze Past Portland at Moda Center?

As the San Antonio Spurs prepare to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Spurs, despite a challenging season with a record of 5 wins and 25 losses, showed signs of resurgence in their last game against the Trail Blazers, securing a convincing victory with 118 points to Portland's 105.

The Spurs' performance was marked by an impressive offensive display, shooting 48 percent from the field and an exceptional 93 percent from the free-throw line. Their dominance in points in the paint was evident as they scored 60 compared to Portland's 38. Defensively, they managed to block ten shots and steal nine times from their opponents.

However, consistency has been an issue for San Antonio this season. In a previous game against Utah Jazz, despite scoring similarly high with 118 points and shooting well from beyond the arc at a rate of 46 percent for three-pointers, they fell short defensively allowing Utah to score 130 points.

In another encounter with Dallas Mavericks just before Christmas Eve, San Antonio struggled on defense once again as Dallas put up an overwhelming total of 144 points. The Spurs managed to score only slightly less impressively than Dallas but were outplayed significantly on both ends of the court.

With these trends in mind, fans can expect an energetic battle where San Antonio will need to focus on tightening up their defense while continuing their aggressive play inside. The venue could play its part; Moda Center is known for its raucous atmosphere which might influence both teams' performances.

The upcoming match is scheduled for December 30th at Moda Center in Portland. Fans can catch all the action live on BSSW or ROOT Sports NW+ depending on their location.