Was this the block that broke Victor Wembanyama’s dad’s poker face?

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The San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, winning Game 5 114–95 to take the series 4–1. They dominated the game from the start, opening with a 12–2 run and eventually stretching the lead to 28 points. San Antonio shot 54.7% from the field, led by Victor Wembanyama’s 17 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks.

But one play from the fourth quarter has got everyone's attention because of his father’s poker face.

Victor Wembanyama’s dad reacts to his block on Deni Avdija’s floater

With San Antonio leading 106-91 and 3:24 left on the clock, Portland's Deni Avdija attempted a floater in the lane and it normally works against almost every center in the league.

Wemby didn't just reject it. He spiked it so hard and so high that ESPN announcer Dave Pasch yelled, "Spiked! Into the 15th row." Broadcaster Doris Burke added that the 22-year-old might be the all-time toughest grader on himself if that play doesn't get a reaction out of him.

The broadcast camera famously cut to his father, Felix, who finally showed a "wow" reaction after remaining stoic through previous scoring plays. Pasch narrated it in real time, saying, "Even his dad says 'Wow.'"