Chris Paul of the San Antonio Spurs was ejected late in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers after receiving two technical fouls. With Tre Jones injured, Blake Wesley took over point guard duties as the Spurs led 37-28 at the start of the second quarter.

Paul finished with five points, while Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with nine. Anfernee Simons was the top scorer for the Trail Blazers. Rookie Donovan Clingan returned after an injury, and Jabari Walker started in his place.