The San Antonio Spurs officially ended their six-season postseason drought with a commanding 111-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round Playoffs.
Victor Wembanyama stole the show in his playoff debut, exploding for 35 points, breaking Tim Duncanโs franchise record for a postseason opener. Supported by Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox, who added 17 points each, with 7 and 8 assists, respectively. The Spurs led throughout at a raucous Frost Bank Center. Despite a valiant 30-point effort from Portlandโs Deni Avdija, the Blazers struggled to contain San Antonioโs length and defensive efficiency. The Spurs now hold a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2.
Game highlights;
highlights from tonight's win! ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/R5S5v92c2z
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 20, 2026
Wemby playoff debut highlights ๐ฝ
35 PTS
5 REB
2 BLK
5-6 3PTThis run is gonna be fun ๐ฟ pic.twitter.com/aL5kT8Oxof
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 20, 2026
FROST BANK CENTER IS ROCKIN' ๐
๐บ @NBAonNBC pic.twitter.com/yLLSe2UcuJ
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 20, 2026
