Wembanyama closes out Trail Blazers with 17 pts & 6 blocks

The San Antonio Spurs closed out the Portland Trail Blazers with a commanding 114-95 victory on April 28, 2026, at the Frost Bank Center, eliminating their first-round opponents 4-1 in the series. Victor Wembanyama delivered a typically dominant two-way performance — 17 points, 14 rebounds and 6 blocks — as San Antonio punched its ticket to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

Fox and Wemby establish control from the opening tip

The Spurs wasted no time setting the tone. De’Aaron Fox was surgical in the early going, probing Portland’s defense and creating easy looks for teammates, while the Alien patrolled the paint and made opposing drivers think twice at every turn. San Antonio built a steady lead through the first half, with Julian Champagnie providing vital perimeter punch — the forward connected on 5-of-7 from three-point range and finished with 19 points on the night. Portland struggled to find answers, with Deni Avdija doing his best to keep the Trail Blazers competitive but receiving little consistent support from his teammates.

The third quarter effectively sealed Portland’s fate. Fox tightened his grip on the game, operating with confidence in pick-and-roll actions and finishing with 21 points and 9 assists on 8-of-14 shooting. Dylan Harper, meanwhile, emerged as a dynamic spark off the bench, posting 17 points and 3 steals and applying relentless pressure on the Trail Blazers’ perimeter defenders. The Spurs’ lead ballooned beyond reach as their collective energy and discipline overwhelmed a Portland side that had no answer for San Antonio’s depth.

The fourth quarter was a formality. Stephon Castle added 15 points and 5 assists, capping a composed and mature playoff performance, while the n°1 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft closed out his minutes with the game firmly in hand. The final margin of 19 points reflected San Antonio’s thorough dominance throughout the night.

Wembanyama’s 6-block masterclass shuts Portland down

The standout sequence of the evening came whenever the Spurs allowed Portland to initiate inside action — only to find Victor Wembanyama waiting. The French phenom registered 6 blocks while shooting a pristine 6-of-6 from the free-throw line, evidence of his ability to dominate without forcing shots. His +20 plus/minus over 34 minutes underscored just how much the game shifted in San Antonio’s favor whenever he was on the floor. On the other side, Avdija’s 22 points on 7-of-15 shooting represented Portland’s lone bright spot, but his -20 plus/minus told the real story of the series finale.

Victor Wembanyama’s stamp on an elimination game

Wemby’s two-way brilliance

The pivot des Spurs finished with a near-double-double in points and a dominant rebounding line: 17 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 blocks in 34 minutes. He converted all 6 free throws and shot 5-of-7 from the field. His defensive gravity alone altered Portland’s entire offensive gameplan throughout the series.

• Victor Wembanyama: 17 pts, 14 reb, 3 ast, 6 blk, +20
• De’Aaron Fox: 21 pts, 3 reb, 9 ast, +26
• Julian Champagnie: 19 pts, 7 reb, 5-7 from three
• Dylan Harper: 17 pts, 3 stl, +4
• Stephon Castle: 15 pts, 5 ast, +12

A Spurs team built for a deep run

San Antonio’s 4-1 series victory over Portland revealed a balanced, confident squad. Five players scored in double figures in the clinching game, and the Spurs’ defense — anchored by Wembanyama — held Portland to 95 points. The team’s blend of veteran poise with Fox and the explosive upside of Harper and Castle signals genuine second-round ambition.

What comes next for San Antonio

With their first-round business resolved efficiently, the Spurs now await their second-round opponent. The Western Conference bracket will determine whether San Antonio faces a stiffer test, but based on the evidence of this series, the French phenom and his teammates look ready for whatever challenge awaits. Playoff basketball in San Antonio is back — and it has never looked more promising.