How the Spurs Overcame a Key Absence to Stun the Trail Blazers in Game 3
Portland shot 4-of-17 from 3 in the second half, including 1-of-7 in the fourth quarter. A team that scored 65 points through two quarters managed just 43 in the final two. Deni Avdija is the defining example, finishing with 19 points (3-15 FG, 12-16 FT) and 9 assists but shooting 2-for-7 in the second half.
Across the final two frames, the Blazers shot 36% from the field, 24% from 3 and 7-of-12 from the line. Their depth couldn’t keep up with Harper’s onslaught, as he doubled the output of the Blazers bench in the final two quarters. Interim head coach Tiago Splitter has to improve his rotations (more Time Lord, less Donovan Clingan), and Portland’s role players have to contribute more offensively.



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