Spurs' defense, Victor Wembanyama double-double spark Spurs to series clinching win
San Antonio eliminates Portland 4-1 and now awaits the winner of the Minnesota vs. Denver series.
There was no need for a comeback on Tuesday, the Spurs showed up ready to take care of business. In Games 3 and 4 of this series, Portland was the more aggressive team early and took big leads (15 and 19), forcing Spurs comebacks that became the bigger story. Portland never had the lead on Tuesday.
It was the Spurs' defense from the start, holding the Trail Blazers to 35. 1% shooting on the night and a 102 offensive rating. OH MY GOODNESS, THIS WEMBY BLOCK "Even his dad says WOW!
" pic. twitter. com/ye6pzK65I8 ā NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2026 Add in 21 points from De'Aaron Fox and a 17-point, 14-rebound double-double for Victor Wembanyama, and it was all too much.
San Antonio picked up a comfortable 114-95 win and with that takes the series, 4-1. Next up for the Spurs is the winner of the Minnesota vs. Denver series, which the Timberwolves lead 3-2.