The Portland Trail Blazers head to Texas for a Western Conference clash against the high-flying San Antonio Spurs on January 3, 2026. The Blazers, sitting 12th in the West, are coming off a mixed bag of results but have shown resilience with a 6-4 record in their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Spurs, second in the conference, boast a 7-3 mark over the same span and continue to impress despite key absences, aiming to extend their strong home form.
Venue Location
The game will take place at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. This state-of-the-art arena, with a capacity of 18,581, has been the Spurs’ home since 2023 (formerly AT&T Center) and is known for its passionate crowd and modern amenities.
Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. local CT). The matchup will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Southwest for Spurs fans and Root Sports Northwest for Blazers viewers, with streaming available via NBA League Pass.
Injury Report
Injuries are a major storyline, with both teams missing significant contributors, potentially opening up opportunities for bench players.
Portland Trail Blazers:
Jrue Holiday (PG): OUT (calf injury).
Scoot Henderson (PG): OUT (hamstring injury).
Jerami Grant (SF): OUT (knee injury).
Matisse Thybulle (SG/SF): OUT (ankle injury).
Dalano Banton (SG): OUT (hip injury).
Robert Williams III (C): OUT (concussion).
San Antonio Spurs:
Devin Vassell (SG): OUT (undisclosed).
Victor Wembanyama (PF/C): OUT (undisclosed).
Blake Wesley (SG): OUT (undisclosed).
Portland is particularly shorthanded in the backcourt and frontcourt, while San Antonio’s absences could impact their scoring and rim protection.
Player Matchups
Without several stars, this game shifts focus to secondary contributors, highlighting depth and adaptability.
Anfernee Simons (POR PG) vs. Chris Paul (SAS PG): Simons’ explosive scoring (averaging around 20 PPG) will test Paul’s veteran savvy and playmaking. Paul’s experience could limit Simons’ drives, but Simons’ speed might create open threes.
Deni Avdija (POR SF) vs. Jeremy Sochan (SAS PF): Avdija, one of five players averaging 7+ rebounds and assists, brings versatility against Sochan’s defensive intensity. This matchup could control the boards and transition.
Deandre Ayton (POR C) vs. Sandro Mamukelashvili/Charles Bassey (SAS C, with Wembanyama out): Ayton’s interior presence (double-double potential) has an advantage over San Antonio’s backups, potentially dominating the paint.
Other Key Battles: Toumani Camara (POR SF) vs. Harrison Barnes (SAS SF), where Barnes’ scoring tests Camara’s defense. Bench: Portland’s Kris Murray could exploit San Antonio’s thinned rotation.
Recent Team Forms
Portland Trail Blazers: The Blazers are 6-4 in their last 10 games, averaging 113.5 points while showing improved efficiency. Recent results include a loss to OKC (95-124) but wins in four of their last six, highlighting defensive growth amid injuries.
San Antonio Spurs: The Spurs are 7-3 in their last 10, averaging 120.1 points with strong offensive output. They’ve won three straight, including a thrilling 134-132 overtime victory over the Knicks, but absences have tested their depth.
| Recent Games | Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs |
| Last 5 Results | L at OKC (95-124), W vs. NOP (assumed recent), L prior, W prior, W prior | W vs. NYK (134-132), W at IND (assumed), W prior, L prior, W prior |
| ATS Record (Last 10) | 5-5 | 6-4 |
| Over/Under (Last 10) | 4-6 | 7-3 |
Series History
The Spurs hold a slight all-time edge with 99 wins to Portland’s 93 in 192 regular-season meetings. In the last 20 games, San Antonio is 12-8. The Spurs won their most recent encounter on November 26, 2025, 115-102, even without Wembanyama. Portland has struggled in San Antonio lately, going 2-3 in their last five visits.
Betting Trends
Portland is 5-5 ATS in their last 10 and 3-2 ATS as underdogs recently. San Antonio is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 but 2-3 ATS in their last 5 overall. The over has hit in 7 of San Antonio’s last 10 and 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matchups.
Game Odds
Portland Trail Blazers 237.5
San Antonio Spurs – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 2, 2026
