San Antonio extend win streak with victory over Portland Trailblazers

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobli prepares to shoot - Copyright Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Published on 21/12/2017 - 18:59 GMT+1

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LaMarcus Aldridge and Pau Gasol put on a stellar performance as the Spurs secured their third successive game by beating Portland 93-91

LaMarcus Aldridge and Pau Gasol were the kings of the court as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trailblazers 93-91.

The pair each scored 16 points during the first half to help the Spurs (22-10) win their third consecutive game.

Manu Ginobli and Patty Mills both came off the bench to score 10 points apiece for San Antonio.

Even though the Spurs seemed short-handed at times without rested starts Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker, they forged ahead.

But the Blazers didn't buckle under relentless pressure - Damian Lillard led Portland with 17 points, while Jusuf Nurkic had 15.

However, Portland's backcourt struggled at decisive moments, most notably when C.J. McCollum failed to sink a game-winner 3-pointer.

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