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Wembanyama, Spurs 'hungry for better matchups' after closing out Blazers in Game 5
TL;DR
The San Antonio Spurs secured their first playoff series victory since 2017 by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 in Game 5. Victor Wembanyama contributed significantly with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks, expressing eagerness for tougher matchups ahead.
Key points
- Spurs won their first playoff series since 2017
- Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks
- Spurs defeated the Blazers 114-95 in Game 5
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Coach Mitch Johnson led the San Antonio Spurs to their first playoff series victory since 2017 with a Game 5 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in San Antonio. Photo by John G. Mabanglo/EPA
April 29 (UPI) -- Victor Wembanyama said he is "hungry for even better matchups" after the San Antonio Spurs closed out the Portland Trail Blazers with a Game 5 playoff win.
The NBA MVP finalist totaled 17 points, 14 rebounds, six blocks and three assists to help the second-seeded Spurs beat the No. 7 Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday in San Antonio. With the victory, the Spurs won their first playoff series since 2017.
"That was just one example of how a series can go, and that's a good way to start the playoffs," Wembanyama told reporters. "We gained experience and I'm still hungry for even better matchups."
All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox registered 21 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter. He also chipped in nine assists for the Spurs, who outshot their foes 54.7% to 35.1%.
"I had a good fourth quarter and we tried to put them away," Fox said.
The Spurs held a 40% to 23.4% edge in 3-point shooting, led 43-38 in rebounding and never trailed. They led by as many as 28 points to cruise to the 4-1 series victory at Frost Bank Center. They will host the No. 3 Denver Nuggets or No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of a best-of-seven game Western Conference semifinals series.
Q&A
What were Victor Wembanyama's stats in Game 5 against the Blazers?
In Game 5, Victor Wembanyama recorded 17 points, 14 rebounds, six blocks, and three assists.
When was the last time the Spurs won a playoff series before this victory?
The Spurs last won a playoff series in 2017 before their recent victory over the Blazers.
What did Wembanyama say about future matchups after the win?
Wembanyama expressed that he is 'hungry for even better matchups' following the Spurs' victory.
