Victor Wembanyama stats, highlights as Spurs send Trail Blazers packing

Victor Wembanyama scored 17 points in the San Antonio Spurs ’ 114-95 victory in Game 5 on April 28, clinching a first-round NBA playoff series win over the Portland Trail Blazers . The Spurs earned their first playoff series win since 2017, and will face the winner of the Denver Nuggets - Minnesota Timberwolves series in the Western Conference semifinals. Wembanyama had a double-double in his second game back after missing Game 3 with a concussion .

After his 27 points and 11 rebounds helped the Spurs prevail in Game 4 , Wembanyama added 14 rebounds in Game 5 . De'Aaron Fox led the Spurs in scoring with 21 points, with Julian Champagnie 19 and Dylan Harper adding 17 points, respectively. Game 5 was never really in doubt for San Antonio, which stormed out to a 36-24 lead after one quarter of play and held a 65-50 lead at halftime.

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