Overview
- San Antonio closed out Portland 114-95 on Tuesday to win the first-round series 4-1 and move on to the Western Conference’s second round.
- Rookie Victor Wembanyama returned from a concussion and delivered 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 blocks in the clincher.
- The Spurs spread the scoring and often used Wembanyama as a decoy to pull defenders, building a 65-45 halftime lead with open looks for teammates.
- This marks the franchise’s first playoff series win since 2017 after missing the postseason since 2019, capping a 62-20 season as the West’s No. 2 seed.
- Next up is Denver or Minnesota, with the Timberwolves leading 3-2 and Anthony Edwards sidelined for at least two weeks.