Apart from the first-round matchup possibly leading to a fast pace, this season the strong teams have adapted to the shorter three-point line and the more lenient referee calls, which has created a polarization in the strength gap, as can be seen in the playoffs.
Three teams have already advanced to the second round in just one night.
Over with the Spurs and the Blazers, it's the only remaining series on the night of April 28.
Despite David Robinson being injured, the Spurs are still somewhat stronger as Robinson can consistently play with an average of 20+10+3+2 even while injured.
With a score of 105 to 99, the Spurs, in an away game, managed to narrowly defeat the Blazers, turning the series score to 2 to 1, thanks to All-Star level forward Sean Elliott's 31 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals, coupled with David Robinson's 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Soon, as a day flew by, it was April 29, the third game day for the other four series.
