San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers regular season game: Full injury report, who's out, where to watch, and more (January 3, 2026)

The San Antonio Spurs host the Portland Trail Blazers on January 3, 2026, at Frost Bank Center. San Antonio enters with a 25-9 record, second in the Western Conference. Portland comes in at 15-20, sitting 10th and still trying to stay in the mix.This matchup looks uneven based on form and availability. The Spurs have been one of the league’s most reliable teams at home, while Portland continues to shuffle lineups due to injuries. Both teams are missing important players, but the Trail Blazers’ absences run deeper.Both teams will be short-handed. Portland is without several rotation players, including key starters. San Antonio will also be missing two major contributors.The Spurs will again play without Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell. Portland’s list includes Jerami Grant and Scoot Henderson, leaving the Blazers thin on both ends of the floor.Tip-off is set for 8:00 p.m. ET in San Antonio. The game will air on KUNP in Portland and FDSSW in San Antonio. Fans can also watch through NBA League Pass, the ESPN app, or Fubo.San Antonio Spurs are favored by 7.5 to 8.5 points. The total sits between 235.5 and 238.5. Those numbers reflect the Spurs’ 12–4 home record and Portland Trail Blazers’ defensive struggles on the road.De’Aaron Fox has taken control of San Antonio Spurs’ offense. He has posted multiple 24-point games recently and should see favorable matchups against a Portland backcourt missing Henderson.For Portland Trail Blazers, Deni Avdija carries the offense. He is averaging 25.6 points per game and scored 34 against New Orleans. He will need another strong night against a Spurs team that ranks near the top of the league in rebounding.Portland struggles with shooting efficiency and turnovers. San Antonio shoots better and controls the boards, which often leads to extra possessions.San Antonio has continued to win and cover spreads even without Wembanyama by leaning on Fox, Stephon Castle, and steady bench scoring, including recent contributions from Kelly Olynyk. Portland’s recent win required a big scoring night from Avdija and strong rebounding from Donovan Clingan, but the absence of Grant hurts their defense.If the Spurs play their usual home game, they should pull away late. A 118–108 San Antonio win fits how this matchup lines up.