The Blazers had enough trouble dealing with Victor Wembanyama. Letting frustration become part of the problem didn’t help. That was coach Micah Nori’s assessment after Saturday’s 125-103 home loss to the Spurs, a game that was considerably less competitive than…
Portland Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori criticized his team's response after a 125-103 home defeat against the San Antonio Spurs, stating that the team grew frustrated and gave in. The Spurs built an insurmountable lead by scoring 10 straight points at the free-throw line in the second quarter before posting a decisive 45-point third quarter.
Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 29 points on 9-of-13 shooting, headlining six Spurs players who reached double figures. Deni Avdija paced Portland with 15 points, but the Blazers were unable to consistently finish defensive possessions or contain Wembanyama near the restricted area.
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