Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his playoff debut Sunday night. The San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-98. This was Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series.
The Spurs now lead the series 1-0. The game was played at the Spurs’ home court. The final score was 111-98 for San Antonio.
Wembanyama made 13 of his 21 field goal attempts. He also made 4 of his 5 free throws. He finished the game with 35 total points.
For the Trail Blazers, Deni Avdija was the top scorer. He scored 30 points in the game. Avdija made 12 of his 21 field goals.
Avdija also contributed 10 rebounds for Portland. He grabbed 9 defensive rebounds and 1 offensive rebound. San Antonio’s Stephon Castle had 7 rebounds.
Jrue Holiday recorded 11 assists for the Trail Blazers. De’Aaron Fox led the Spurs with 8 assists. The game took place on April 19, 2026.
The San Antonio Spurs finished the regular season with a 62-20 record. They had a 32-8 record at home. The Portland Trail Blazers finished 42-40.
The Trail Blazers had an 18-23 away record. The Spurs’ win gives them a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 will also be in San Antonio.