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The Spurs’ hot streak shouldn’t distract them from looming Trail Blazers threat

The San Antonio Spurs have been red-hot as of late, but they should still be paying close attention to the Portland Trail Blazers and their impressive offense.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 11:00 PM
The Spurs’ hot streak shouldn’t distract them from looming Trail Blazers threat
Key Things to Know
  • Ty Small argues the San Antonio Spurs must not overlook the revamped Portland Trail Blazers despite riding a five-game winning streak.
  • The Portland Trail Blazers added Damian Lillard and Ja Morant during the offseason to support Deni Avdija.
  • Portland currently ranks 11th in the league in both three-point percentage and points in the paint.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Ty Small argues that the San Antonio Spurs must not overlook the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of their upcoming Saturday matchup, despite San Antonio's current five-game winning streak. While the Spurs defeated Portland in five games during the 2026 playoffs, the Blazers overhauled their roster by adding Damian Lillard and Ja Morant alongside Deni Avdija.

According to the analysis, Portland's upgraded offense and improved three-point shooting will present a significantly tougher test for head coach Mitch Johnson's squad. Small emphasizes that Portland's recent clutch victories demonstrate they have the offensive firepower to challenge the Spurs' top-five defense.

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