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Spurs Close Out Blazers in Game 5 to Reach West Semifinals

San Antonio now waits for the NuggetsTimberwolves winner in the Western semifinals.

Overview

  • San Antonio, which won 114-95 on Tuesday, finished the first-round series 4-1 at Frost Bank Center.
  • The victory sends the Spurs to their first second-round appearance since 2017.
  • Victor Wembanyama recorded 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks after returning from a Game 2 concussion earlier in the series.
  • De'Aaron Fox led with 21 points and nine assists and poured in 13 in the fourth quarter to halt Portland's late run.
  • The Spurs jumped ahead by as many as 28 and got key scoring from Julian Champagnie (19), Dylan Harper (17) and Stephon Castle (15).