San Antonio returns to the Frost Bank Center after consecutive road wins put the Silver & Black up 3-1 in their series against Portland.
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are back home Tuesday night looking to close out their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5.
San Antonio leads the series 3-1 and can punch its ticket to the Western Conference semifinals with a win. A loss would send the series back to Portland for Game 6.
All eyes are on Victor Wembanyama, who returned from concussion protocol in Game 3 and put up 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks in that win.
If the Spurs advance, they’ll face either the Minnesota Timberwolves or Denver Nuggets. Minnesota currently leads that series 3-2.
Stick with us for live updates throughout Game 5.
End of 1Q: Spurs 36, Trail Blazers 24
San Antonio starting off strong, up by 12 thanks to double digits from Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle along with nine from De’Aaron Fox and six from Wemby.
Portland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs
When/Where to Watch: Game 5, 8:30 p.m. CDT (ESPN)
Series: Spurs lead, 3-1.
Betting line: Spurs by 12.5.
What to Know: The Spurs wiped out a 15-point deficit in Game 3 and then stormed back from 19 down in Game 4. Victor Wembanyama looked fine on Sunday, finishing with 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocked shots after missing Game 3 with a concussion that he sustained in Game 2. Scoot Henderson was the star of Portland’s rally for victory in that game with 31 points, but the guard is coming off a scoreless, 0-for-7 performance in Game 4. Meanwhile, San Antonio’s starting guards have been terrific with or without Wembanyama. Stephon Castle averaged 24.5 points and De’Aaron Fox 23 in the two games in Portland.
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