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San Antonio Spurs forward/guard Keldon Johnson (3) goes to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) defends during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

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Wembanyama's double-double powers Spurs past Trail Blazers and into Western Conference semifinals

Wembanyama's double-double powers Spurs past Trail Blazers and into Western Conference semifinals

Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in eliminating the Portland Trail Blazers with a 114-95 victory in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series. De’Aaron Fox had 21 points, Julian Champagnie added 19 and Dylan Harper scored 17 for the Spurs who led by as many as 28 in winning their third straight game in the best-of-seven series to advance to the second round. The Spurs will face the winner of the series between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves lead that series 3-2, with Game 6 scheduled for Thursday.