Steve's PlaceGood luck finding NBA free agents willing to come to Portland, and staff willing to work, for a cheapskate.
The Blazers made 1 of 13 3-pointers from the right side of the court (facing the basket). They sank 9 of 26 from the left side of the court. That's almost 35%, versus 8% from the right. Missing so many 3-pointers did them in. Something for the coaching staff to parse.
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111-98, Spurs win game 1.
87-72 Spurs after 3. Deni Avdija got banged up and went to the sideline to get treatment.
With 5:08 to go in the 3rd, Blazers are cold, Spurs are hitting 3's, and they lead, 72-61. 12-7 lead in 3-pointers. 36-21=15. Blazers are fortunate to only be down by 11.
With 9:42 left in the 3rd, it's 59-57 Spurs. They called timeout.
The Blazers in the first half were 5 of 20 from 3. The Spurs were 9 for 18. 27-15 = 12. The lead is 10. I think I see a problem.
59-49 San Antonio at the half.
"Refs you suck," cheered the impartial fans. With 3:33 left in the half, it's 52-42 San Antonio. More drives to the hoop now, and the Spurs are collecting some fouls. In the penalty.