NBA Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs (11-5) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8-10)

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Venue & Game Info

Location: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon

Tipoff: 7:00 PM PT

Capacity: ~19,980

Broadcast: ESPN / Bally Sports Southwest / Root Sports Northwest

Injury Report

San Antonio Spurs:

Victor Wembanyama (C/F) – ankle soreness, probable

Devin Vassell (G/F) – hamstring strain, questionable

Tre Jones (PG) – healthy, expected to start

Portland Trail Blazers:

Scoot Henderson (PG) – knee soreness, probable

Jerami Grant (F) – shoulder strain, questionable

Anfernee Simons (G) – healthy, expected to start

Key Player Matchups

Victor Wembanyama (SAS) vs. Deandre Ayton (POR): Elite rim protector vs. physical rebounder. Wemby’s versatility could stretch Ayton defensively.

Devin Vassell (SAS, if active) vs. Anfernee Simons (POR): Spurs’ perimeter scoring vs. Blazers’ sharpshooting guard.

Keldon Johnson (SAS) vs. Jerami Grant (POR, if active): Two-way wings who can swing momentum with defense and transition scoring.

Team Recent Form

San Antonio Spurs:

W vs Dallas (112–108)

W vs Houston (124–118)

L vs Denver (118–110)

W vs Memphis (109–102)

W vs Sacramento (120–115)

Form: 4–1 in last 5, surging with Wembanyama leading both ends.

Portland Trail Blazers:

L vs Golden State (118–110)

W vs Utah (112–108)

L vs Phoenix (124–117)

W vs Clippers (109–102)

L vs Lakers (115–103)

Form: 2–3 in last 5, inconsistent but competitive at home.

Series History

Spurs lead all-time series 92–89.

Portland won 2 of 3 meetings in the 2024–25 season.

Last meeting: Spurs 118–110 win in San Antonio (March 2025).

Betting Trends

Spurs are 7–3 ATS in last 10 games.

Blazers are 4–6 ATS in last 10 games.

Spurs games trend under (defense-first with Wembanyama).

Blazers games trend over (fast pace, perimeter shooting).

Projected Score: San Antonio Spurs 112 – Portland Trail Blazers 105

Reasoning: Spurs’ defense and Wembanyama’s impact should control the game. Portland’s upset potential hinges on Simons’ hot shooting and Grant’s availability, but San Antonio’s depth and current form make them favorites.

Final Take: Expect a competitive Western Conference clash. The Spurs’ rising momentum meets Portland’s home grit, but San Antonio’s defense and star power tilt the balance in their favor.

Game Odds

San Antonio Spurs                           240

Portland Trail Blazers                     – 1.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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