Spurs Win Again Without Wembanyama; Fox Leads Charge
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San Antonio — On Wednesday night the Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101 in San Antonio, with De'Aaron Fox scoring 25 points while Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were sidelined by injuries, keeping San Antonio at 61-19 and extending a 28-3 run since Feb. 1.
San Antonio — On Wednesday night the Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101 in San Antonio, with De'Aaron Fox scoring 25 points while Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were sidelined by injuries, keeping San Antonio at 61-19 and extending a 28-3 run since Feb. 1.
The victory reinforced the Spurs' seeding position and showcased bench depth as six players reached double figures; Portland fell to 40-40 with Deni Avdija scoring 27 and Scoot Henderson 20, and teams prepared for final regular-season matchups later this week.
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Timeline
- 1. Spurs compile a 28-3 run since Feb. 1, improving season prospects.
- 2. Wednesday night: Spurs beat Trail Blazers 112-101 with Fox scoring 25.
- 3. Portland records Deni Avdija 27 and Scoot Henderson 20 but drops to 40-40.
- 4. Reports indicate Wembanyama bruised a rib and Castle has knee soreness.
- 5. Teams prepare for remaining regular-season games and playoff seeding implications this weekend.
Why it matters
The Spurs' impressive run shows the value of teamwork and bench depth. Even without key players, they're winning. If you're a basketball fan, it's a lesson in resilience. If you're a Spurs fan, it's a reason to celebrate. Check the NBA schedule to catch their upcoming games.
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