Portland Trail Blazers Exploit Zoom Action to Break Down San Antonio Spurs’ Defense in Late 4th Quarter Surge

Blazers 106-103 Spurs: Scoot Henderson Shines in Game 2 Win The Portland Trail Blazers stole Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series against the San Antonio Spurs with a 106-103 road victory at the Frost Bank Center on April 22, 2026. The win evened the series at 1-1 after the Spurs took Game 1 by a score of 111-98 two nights prior. Portland’s 7-seed relied on a superstar performance from rookie guard Scoot Henderson, who poured in 31 points on 11-of-17 shooting, including 5-of-9 from three-point range and 4-of-6 at the free-throw line. Henderson as well contributed a block and a steal, earning a Sofascore Rating of 8.1 for his efforts. Jrue Holiday provided critical support with 16 points and a game-high nine assists, although Robert Williams III delivered 11 points, nine rebounds, two blocks, and the go-ahead basket with just 12 seconds remaining in regulation. Toumani Camara added 10 points, nine rebounds, three steals, and sealed the win with two free throws with six seconds left. The Spurs held a lead for much of the game, controlling the tempo for 25:07 and building a 14-point advantage at one point. Though, Portland flipped the momentum in the fourth quarter, outscoring San Antonio 27-23 after trailing 80-79 following three periods. The Spurs shot just 7-of-23 from the field and 1-of-8 from three in the final frame. San Antonio’s offense was led by rookie guard Stephon Castle, who tallied 18 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Devin Vassell recorded 16 points and 12 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox added 17 points, four assists, and two steals. Luke Kornet provided a spark off the bench with 10 points, nine rebounds, and a team-best +11 rating. Portland’s three-point shooting proved decisive, as the Blazers hit 13 triples compared to San Antonio’s seven. The Spurs won the rebounding battle 45-43 but struggled offensively in the closing minutes. The victory marked Portland’s first road win in the series and shifted momentum back to the Trail Blazers as the series heads back to Portland for Game 3.