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Wembanyama’s double-double lifts Spurs past Blazers; San Antonio reaches West semis
Confirmed
What we know
Victor Wembanyama recorded 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in eliminating the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday night in Game 5, AP, CBS Sports, ESPN and NBC Sports reported. De'Aaron Fox scored 21, Julian Champagnie added 19 and Dylan Harper had 17 as San Antonio led by as many as 28 and closed the first-round series 4-1.
The Spurs advance to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since 2017 and will face the winner of Minnesota–Denver; the Timberwolves led that series 3-2 entering Thursday's Game 6. Portland shot 35.1% and finished with a 102 offensive rating in the clincher, NBC Sports noted, ending a playoff run that had forced San Antonio to dig out of early deficits in Games 3 and 4.
What's confirmed
- AP: Wembanyama 17-14-6 blocks; Spurs never trailed in 114-95 Game 5 clincher; first West semis berth since 2017 (AP).
- CBS Sports: Fox 21, Champagnie 19, Harper 17; series final Spurs 4-1 (CBS).
- ESPN: Box and recap confirm 114-95 final and West first-round series win (ESPN).
- NBC Sports: Spurs defense held Blazers to 35.1% shooting; next opponent is Minnesota–Denver winner (NBC Sports).
What's still developing
- Identity of San Antonio’s second-round opponent after Timberwolves–Nuggets Game 6.
- Portland’s offseason coaching and roster decisions after the first-round exit.
Sources
- AP — Wembanyama’s double-double powers Spurs past Trail Blazers and into Western Conference semifinals link
- CBS Sports — Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 5 recap link
- ESPN — Spurs 114-95 Trail Blazers Game 5 recap link
- NBC Sports — Spurs defense, Victor Wembanyama double-double spark San Antonio to series clinching win link