Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs delivered a tight finish on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, with Portland earning a 115-110 victory at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
The headline story was Deni Avdija, who led Portland with 29 points and 10 assists and dominated the match player stats.
While Avdija supplied the final dagger, Portland’s win was built on a balanced scoring approach, elite three-point volume, and big man production from Donovan Clingan, who posted one of the most eye-catching stat lines of the game.
San Antonio had strong efficiency inside from Luke Kornet and timely perimeter shot-making from Julian Champagnie and De’Aaron Fox, but the Spurs’ overall three-point output lagged behind Portland’s barrage.
Portland finished with 19 made threes on 45 attempts, compared to San Antonio’s 10 on 31.
That gap alone explained much of the margin in a five-point game where each possession felt expensive in the closing sequence.
Key Game Details
- Final Score: Portland 115, San Antonio 110
- Date: Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
- Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- Game Tagline: Avdija Lifts Blazers To Win
Portland Trail Blazers Player Stats: Avdija And Clingan Drive The Offense
| Player | MIN | FG | 3PT | FT | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 38:50 | 9-22 | 3-6 | 8-11 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 10 |
| Donovan Clingan | 34:18 | 9-12 | 3-5 | 3-6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 1 |
| Toumani Camara | 35:47 | 7-11 | 5-9 | 1-2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Caleb Love | 27:55 | 6-13 | 3-9 | 1-4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | -4 |
| Sidy Cissoko | 22:19 | 2-6 | 2-5 | 1-2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 28:19 | 3-16 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Kris Murray | 27:13 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Rayan Rupert | 14:40 | 2-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Hansen Yang | 10:40 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Portland received starter-level production across multiple positions, even with key names listed as inactive or unavailable.
Deni Avdija logged 38:50 and carried the largest workload on the roster.
He went 9-for-22 from the field, hit 3-of-6 from three, and lived at the stripe with 8 made free throws on 11 attempts.
Avdija also produced 10 rebounds and 10 assists, giving Portland a triple-double level impact even though the points stopped just short of 30.
Donovan Clingan was Portland’s most efficient high-volume scorer.
The center played 34:18 and shot 9-for-12 overall.
Clingan also hit 3-of-5 from three, a huge swing element that forced San Antonio’s defense into uncomfortable coverage decisions.
He finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists, adding six offensive boards that created extra chances and kept possessions alive.
Toumani Camara delivered one of the best shooting lines of the night.
He scored 20 points in 35:47 while hitting 7-of-11 from the floor and 5-of-9 from three.
Camara’s spacing helped Portland maintain its three-point threat even when the Spurs threatened to cut the lead.
Kris Murray played 27:13 and chipped in 6 points with a pair of made threes.
He also added a block and steady minutes on the wing.
Caleb Love gave Portland a valuable scoring punch off the bench.
He played 27:55, scored 16 points, and made 3-of-9 from deep.
Sidy Cissoko contributed 7 points in 22:19 and hit 2-of-5 from three.
Rayan Rupert scored 5 points in 14:40 and added a steal.
Hansen Yang had a quiet scoring night with 2 points in 10:40 but did contribute two blocks, showing up defensively even without made field goals.
Shaedon Sharpe had a rough shooting game but still mattered in the flow.
Sharpe scored 6 points on 3-for-16 shooting and went 0-for-4 from three.
He also added 3 assists and a steal, though four turnovers limited his efficiency impact.
Top Portland Performers
- Deni Avdija: 29 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST, 3 3PM
- Donovan Clingan: 24 PTS, 12 REB, 4 AST, 3 3PM
- Toumani Camara: 20 PTS, 5 3PM, 63.6% FG
- Caleb Love: 16 PTS, 3 3PM
San Antonio Spurs Player Stats: Kornet Dominates Inside While Fox Pressures Late
| Player | MIN | FG | 3PT | FT | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | 31:05 | 10-12 | 0-0 | 3-3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 4 |
| Julian Champagnie | 33:25 | 8-14 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | -4 |
| De’Aaron Fox | 34:31 | 7-14 | 2-4 | 3-4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19 | -12 |
| Stephon Castle | 36:47 | 5-11 | 0-1 | 6-7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16 | -4 |
| Harrison Barnes | 31:54 | 5-11 | 2-7 | 2-2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
| Kelly Olynyk | 14:29 | 2-9 | 0-5 | 1-1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -1 |
| Dylan Harper | 22:57 | 2-12 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -5 |
| Keldon Johnson | 23:49 | 1-6 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -2 |
| Carter Bryant | 5:10 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 |
| Lindy Waters III | 5:54 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
San Antonio’s best offensive efficiency came from Luke Kornet.
Kornet played 31:05 and scored 23 points on 10-for-12 shooting.
He was perfect at the line at 3-for-3 and added 8 rebounds with 5 blocks.
Kornet’s rim protection helped San Antonio stay competitive when Portland’s spacing threatened to stretch the game.
Julian Champagnie delivered a strong two-way stat line in 33:25.
He scored 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting and made 4-of-9 from three.
Champagnie also grabbed 10 rebounds and handed out 4 assists, giving San Antonio a steady presence on the wing.
De’Aaron Fox produced 19 points in 34:31, shooting 7-for-14 with 2-of-4 from deep.
Fox also collected 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals.
Even with his activity, the Spurs struggled to consistently create clean perimeter looks as Portland’s volume shooting kept the pressure on.
Stephon Castle filled the playmaking role with 9 assists in 36:47.
He scored 16 points and went 6-for-7 from the line.
Castle’s ability to generate paint touches kept San Antonio in striking distance, especially during stretches where the Spurs leaned on half-court execution.
Harrison Barnes scored 14 points in 31:54 and hit 2-of-7 from three while making both free throws he attempted.
Kelly Olynyk had a difficult shooting night, finishing with 5 points on 2-for-9 and 0-for-5 from three.
Dylan Harper scored 6 points on 2-for-12 shooting but did hit 2-of-3 from three, a sign of mixed efficiency that didn’t fully translate to momentum.
Keldon Johnson scored 5 points on 1-for-6 shooting and added 8 rebounds with two steals.
Carter Bryant played 5:10 and scored 0 points, while Lindy Waters III also finished scoreless in 5:54.
Top San Antonio Performers
- Luke Kornet: 23 PTS, 8 REB, 5 BLK, 83.3% FG
- Julian Champagnie: 20 PTS, 10 REB, 4 3PM
- De’Aaron Fox: 19 PTS, 4 AST, 3 STL
- Stephon Castle: 16 PTS, 9 AST
Team Totals Tell The Story: Portland Wins The Three-Point Math
Portland scored 115 points on 44.0% shooting from the field.
They made 19 threes at 42.2%, though they shot 59.3% at the line, leaving some points behind in a close game.
Portland also won the rebounding battle 51-48, powered by 15 offensive rebounds that created extra shot attempts.
San Antonio shot 43.0% overall and made 10 threes at 32.3%.
The Spurs were excellent at the line, hitting 20-of-23 for 87.0%.
They also posted 27 assists, showing they moved the ball well.
But Portland’s extra possessions and three-point edge outweighed the Spurs’ free-throw efficiency.
Team Comparison Highlights
- Three-Pointers: Portland 19, San Antonio 10
- Rebounds: Portland 51, San Antonio 48
- Free Throws: Portland 16-27, San Antonio 20-23
- Blocks: Portland 4, San Antonio 7
How The Game Played Out: Big Runs, Then A Late Decider
Portland came out aggressive early and established a quick edge behind Clingan’s hot start.
In the first quarter alone, Clingan drilled multiple threes, including a 25-footer and back-to-back 26-foot makes, turning a traditional center spot into a perimeter weapon.
Avdija’s early playmaking showed up immediately, feeding Clingan for finishes and creating open perimeter looks as defenders collapsed into the paint.
San Antonio answered with Kornet finishing inside and Champagnie spacing the floor, keeping the Spurs within range rather than allowing the game to blow open.
As the game progressed, the Spurs used their interior presence and passing to keep chipping away.
Kornet’s scoring efficiency remained steady, and Castle’s distribution helped San Antonio find looks even when Portland’s defense tightened.
The fourth quarter turned into a possession-by-possession battle.
San Antonio made a push behind Fox’s aggressive shot-making and pressure plays, with steals helping spark late opportunities.
Portland, however, kept finding timely threes to reset the momentum.
The defining moment arrived in the final minute, when Avdija knocked down a late three to push Portland ahead 114-110 with 00:41 remaining.
That shot matched the “Avdija Lifts Blazers To Win” headline perfectly, because it came after San Antonio had climbed back into one-possession territory multiple times.
Late-Game Snapshot
- Avdija Hit A Three With 00:41 Left To Make It 114-110
- San Antonio Could Not Find The Equalising Score In The Final Possessions
- Portland Survived Despite Leaving Points At The Free-Throw Line
Inactives And Availability Notes That Shaped Rotations
Portland listed Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, and Damian Lillard as inactive.
Jerami Grant and Matisse Thybulle were listed as not dressing due to injury or illness.
San Antonio listed Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, Harrison Ingram, and others as inactive.
Those absences shifted responsibilities toward role players and younger contributors, which made performances like Clingan’s perimeter shooting and Avdija’s heavy creation load even more important.
Availability Takeaways
- Portland’s creation leaned heavily on Avdija
- Portland’s frontcourt impact spiked through Clingan’s scoring and offensive rebounding
- San Antonio’s rim protection featured Kornet’s five blocks in the absence of other size
What The Stats Say About Portland’s Winning Formula
Portland’s path to victory was clear in the numbers.
They created more total shots through offensive rebounds and maintained a high-volume three-point attack.
Even with a shaky free-throw night, the Blazers made enough perimeter shots to offset missed points at the line.
Avdija’s mix of scoring and passing reduced the need for perfect shooting nights from everyone else.
Clingan’s ability to stretch the floor created matchup stress that San Antonio could not fully solve over four quarters.
Keys Behind The 115 Points
- 19 made threes created separation
- 15 offensive rebounds added extra possessions
- Avdija’s 10 assists helped spread scoring across the roster
- Clingan’s efficiency and rebounding anchored the middle
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