Rookie Dylan Harper provided a major lift off the bench Friday night, scoring 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs rallied past the Portland Trail Blazers to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
Stephon Castle paced the Spurs with a game-high 33 points, leading the way as San Antonio overcame Portland after falling behind earlier in the contest.
Bench spark fuels San Antonio
Harper’s scoring punch helped steady the Spurs during key stretches, giving San Antonio a reliable offensive boost from the second unit. With Castle carrying the scoring load, the Spurs had multiple options as they worked their way back into the game.
The win gives San Antonio the edge in the series after three games, with the Spurs now holding a 2-1 advantage over Portland.