How the Spurs Overcame a Key Absence to Stun the Trail Blazers in Game 3
Mitch Johnson’s adjustment won the second half
Portland led by six at halftime and looked like the better team. Then Johnson went small. Between Harper’s explosive scoring and leaning on Bryant and Keldon Johnson, the Spurs’ bench brought the physical and defensive identity that was muted in the first half. It finished +61 for the game.
Together, that small-ball group changed Portland’s approach at the rim, forced contested looks and made the Blazers’ role players uncomfortable in the half-court throughout the second half. San Antonio outscored Portland 61-43 after the break.



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