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Spurs Win Again Without Wembanyama; Fox Leads Charge

PUBLISHED Apr 9, 2026, 1:48 AM ET

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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. 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.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Spurs compile a 28-3 run since Feb. 1, improving season prospects.
Wednesday night: Spurs beat Trail Blazers 112-101 with Fox scoring 25.
Portland records Deni Avdija 27 and Scoot Henderson 20 but drops to 40-40.
Reports indicate Wembanyama bruised a rib and Castle has knee soreness.
Teams prepare for remaining regular-season games and playoff seeding implications this weekend.

News Intelligence

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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Who Benefited

The San Antonio Spurs benefited by demonstrating roster depth, securing a 112-101 victory, improving to 61-19, and reinforcing their likely high Western Conference seed ahead of the playoffs.

Who Impacted

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a loss that kept them at 40-40 and vulnerable in the standings despite individual scoring from Deni Avdija and Scoot Henderson.

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Who Benefited

The San Antonio Spurs benefited by demonstrating roster depth, securing a 112-101 victory, improving to 61-19, and reinforcing their likely high Western Conference seed ahead of the playoffs.

Who Impacted

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a loss that kept them at 40-40 and vulnerable in the standings despite individual scoring from Deni Avdija and Scoot Henderson.