- Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs
- Event Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- Broadcasting: Peacock
- Betting Odds: Portland (+11.0)
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The Frost Bank Center will host the clash between the San Antonio Spurs (62-20) and the Portland Trail Blazers (42-40) on Tuesday for Game 2 in their playoff series, which San Antonio currently leads 1-0. The Trail Blazers enter this matchup as 11.0-point underdogs, with a total set at 219.
In Game 1, the Trail Blazers fell short with a score of 111-98. In terms of fouls, the Trail Blazers committed 17 while the Spurs had 19. Portland managed to hit 15 of 33 three-point attempts. On the free throw line, San Antonio excelled, converting 16 out of 19 for an impressive 84.2%. Additionally, they secured 45 rebounds (11 on offense, 34 on defense) and recorded 2 blocks. The Spurs also facilitated 24 assists and made 6 steals. Defensively, Portland allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 47.6%, permitting 40 successful shots out of 84 attempts. The Trail Blazers tallied 28 assists, caused 14 turnovers, and achieved 9 steals. They collected a total of 38 rebounds, with 8 on the offensive end. At the charity stripe, Portland converted 10 of their 12 attempts for an 83.3% success rate. The Trail Blazers finished the game shooting 42.9% from the floor (39 of 91) and sunk 10 out of 38 attempts from beyond the arc.
Deni Avdija was a standout player in the last encounter, scoring 30 points on 12 of 21 shooting over 39 minutes while also grabbing 10 rebounds. His shooting percentage was a solid 57.1%, and he contributed 5 assists.
Portland’s current record stands at 42-40. They average 17.3 turnovers per game and commit 19.9 fouls. In terms of rebounding, the Trail Blazers secure 46.0 per game with a total of 2,062 assists this season, ranking 23rd in the league. They have a 34.3% success rate on three-point shots (1,186 out of 3,462) and a free throw percentage of 76.5%. On average, they score 115.5 points per game, ranking 17th in the league, while shooting 45.3% from the floor.
On the defensive end, Portland forces an average of 15.6 turnovers per game and collects 22.0 personal fouls. Their opponents shoot 35.8% from three-point range, and the Trail Blazers rank 16th in points allowed with 115.8 per game. The team allows a shooting percentage of 47.1% (3,446 of 7,323) and 43.0 rebounds per game, as they rank 13th in assists given up with 2,162 this season.
In Game 1, the Spurs outperformed in numerous areas. They allowed Portland to secure only 38 rebounds (8 offensive). The Trail Blazers converted 26.3% of their three-point attempts (10 out of 38) and finished 10 for 12 from the line (83.3%). San Antonio allowed 39 made shots out of 91 for an efficiency of 42.9% throughout the game. With a shooting rate of 47.6%, the Spurs succeeded on 40 out of 84 shots. They hit 15 of 33 attempts from beyond the arc (45.5%) and shot an impressive 84.2% from the free throw line by making 16 of 19 attempts. Portland committed 17 fouls, setting the Spurs up for 19 free throw opportunities. The Spurs also forced the Trail Blazers into 14 turnovers while recording 6 steals. They secured a total of 45 rebounds, which included 34 defensive boards and 11 offensive boards.
Victor Wembanyama had a significant impact for San Antonio, contributing 35 points in 33 minutes and recording 1 assist. Wembanyama converted 13 of his 21 attempts, achieving a shooting rate of 61.9%, along with 5 rebounds.
San Antonio boasts an impressive record of 62-20 this season. The Spurs average 18.9 personal fouls per game and hold a free throw percentage of 78.7%. They assist teammates 28.1 times per game (ranking 9th in the league) while averaging 13.5 turnovers. San Antonio has scored a total of 9,826 points for the season (119.8 points per game) and averages 47.0 rebounds per game. The Spurs rank 6th in field goal percentage with 48.3% success rate.
Defensively, the Spurs permit opponents to shoot 35.2% from three-point range (1,066 of 3,028) and allow 79.0% at the free throw line. They average giving up 26.2 assists and 42.6 rebounds per game, placing them 12th and 8th in the league. San Antonio ranks 8th for points allowed per game with an average of 111.5. They force 13.0 turnovers per game, allowing teams to shoot 45.1% from the field, which ranks 4th in basketball.
Who will secure victory in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Take San Antonio (-11.0)
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