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Spurs vs. Blazers schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series
TL;DR
The Portland Trail Blazers will face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs after securing the No. 7 seed. The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, improved significantly this season with 62 wins.
Key points
- Portland Trail Blazers secured No. 7 seed in NBA Playoffs
- San Antonio Spurs improved from 34 to 62 wins this season
- Victor Wembanyama averaged 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists
- Blazers clinched playoff spot by defeating the Suns
- Chauncey Billups was arrested amid a gambling investigation
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With a win in the play-in tournament, the Portland Trail Blazers secured the No. 7 seed in the NBA Playoffs, and will face the No. 2-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the first round.
San Antonio really turned it around from last season to this season, going from 34 victories to 62. Of course, the Spurs have a superpower in Sporting News Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, who averaged 25 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists during the regular season.
The Blazers defeated the Suns to clinch a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Portland's future was unclear following the arrest of head coach Chauncey Billups in October amid a gambling investigation, but interim coach Tiago Splitter has turned things around.
San Antonio defeated Portland in two out of three matchups this year, including a 112-101 victory in early April with both Wembanyama and Stephon Castle sidelined.
Who will keep their season alive?
Here's everything you need to know about Spurs vs. Blazers, including TV channel and streaming options for each game of the playoff series.
Spurs vs. Blazers schedule
Q&A
What are the dates and times for the Spurs vs. Blazers playoff games?
The specific dates and times for the Spurs vs. Blazers playoff games are yet to be announced.
How did the Blazers secure their playoff spot in 2026?
The Blazers secured their playoff spot by winning the play-in tournament, defeating the Suns.
What was Victor Wembanyama's performance during the regular season?
Victor Wembanyama averaged 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists during the regular season.
What impact did Chauncey Billups' arrest have on the Blazers' season?
Chauncey Billups' arrest raised concerns about the Blazers' future, but interim coach Tiago Splitter successfully turned the team's performance around.