The San Antonio Spurs (62-20) face the Portland Trail Blazers (42-40) in the Western Conference first round, leading the series 2-1. The Spurs won their last game 120-108, with Stephon Castle scoring 33 points, while Jrue Holiday led the Blazers with 29. Portland is strong in rebounding, averaging 46.0 per game, whereas San Antonio ranks second with 47.0. Injuries include Damian Lillard (Blazers) out for the season and Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) listed as day to day.
