Spurs Surge in Second Half, Take 3-1 Series Lead Over Trail Blazers

The San Antonio Spurs delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers and seize a 3-1 series lead. After a tightly contested first half, the Spurs turned up the intensity on both ends of the floor, outscoring the Blazers decisively in the third and fourth quarters. Key contributions from the bench and stifling defense proved to be the difference, as San Antonio now stands one win away from advancing to the next round. The Trail Blazers will look to regroup and force a Game 6 on their home court.