Wembanyama’s ‘extremely difficult’ defense helps Spurs to first playoff series win since 2017
Summary
Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-95 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, helping the Spurs win their first playoff series since 2017. The Spurs finished the series 4-1 and will face the winner of the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series next.Key Facts
- Victor Wembanyama scored 17 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and blocked 6 shots in the game.
- The Spurs won the series against the Blazers 4 games to 1.
- De’Aaron Fox scored 21 points, Julian Champagnie added 19, and Dylan Harper scored 17 for the Spurs.
- Wembanyama won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award this season.
- Portland coach Tiago Splitter said Wembanyama’s defense is very hard to play against.
- The Spurs will next play either the Denver Nuggets or Minnesota Timberwolves, who lead their series 3-2.
- In other playoff games, Philadelphia 76ers beat Boston Celtics 113-97, and New York Knicks beat Atlanta Hawks 126-97.
- The playoffs are part of the NBA postseason, where teams compete to win the championship.
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