Wembanyama Wows in Playoff Debut as Spurs Dominate Game 1
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Victor Wembanyama poured in 35 points and anchored a strong defensive effort to lift the Spurs to a 111-98 win over the Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round, shattering Tim Duncan’s playoff debut scoring record with a 21-point first half and closing with 14 in the fourth. San Antonio got key support from Devin Vassell and Luke Kornet, while Portland’s offense stalled aside from Deni Avdija’s 30; the Spurs take a 1-0 series lead as Game 2 hits San Antonio on Tuesday.
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