On this edition of The Brief Case, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, Trail Blazers reporter/Insider Casey Holdahl discusses... • The Trail Blazers having their postseason come to a close with a loss to the Spurs in Game 5 in San Antonio Tuesday night • The way Portland lost Game 5 was a good reflection of the issues they had during the regular season • You really need outside shooting in the modern NBA and that's especially true in the playoffs • Tiago Splitter opted not to make changes to the starting lineup and it's hard to imagine it would have made much of a difference • Takeaways from the Trail Blazers' first playoff appearance in the last five years • The Trail Blazers were able to develop young players and win enough to make the playoffs, which seems like a successful season for a team in their position • The Trail Blazers currently don't have any picks in either round of the 2026 Draft • Exit interviews are Thursday • Portland made progress this season but still ...
POR 95, SAN 114Relive the best moments from the San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers playoff series, packed with clutch plays, big performances, and unforgettable highlights! From Game 1 to the series finale, experience how the Spurs battled their way to advance.
POR 95, SAN 114Spurs fans used a chipped tooth to distract Deni Avdija at the free throw line. 😂🔥
POR 95, SAN 114Victor Wembanyama delivered a dominant all-around performance throughout the Spurs’ 4-1 First-Round series win over the Portland Trail Blazers, helping San Antonio advance to the Western Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2017. Across the series, Wemby impacted the game on both ends of the floor with his scoring, rebounding, and elite rim protection, consistently changing the momentum of the matchup. His signature Game 5 performance featured 17 points, 14 rebounds (playoff career high), and 6 blocks, capping off a historic closeout win that sealed the series. At just 22 years old, Wembanyama continued to show why he is one of the most unique two-way forces in the league, anchoring the Spurs’ defense and elevating them to a breakthrough playoff run. Final Series Result: Spurs win 4-1 Spurs advance to Western Conference Semifinals (first time since 2017) Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite play...
POR 95, SAN 114Spurs advance to Western Conference Semifinals for first time since 2017! Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes
POR 95, SAN 1140:00 76ers at Celtics 9:07 Hawks at Knicks 17:48 Trail Blazers at Spurs 26:04 On This Day In History 26:43 Player of the Night 29:26 Top 10 Plays of the Night Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes
PHI 113, BOS 97The San Antonio Spurs react after clinching their 4-1 First-Round series win over the Portland Trail Blazers, advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2017. In postgame press conferences, players and coaches discuss the team’s breakthrough series, key moments from the closeout win, and what it means for the franchise moving forward. De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama highlight the Spurs’ rise, reflecting on the clutch performances, defensive dominance, and growth throughout the series. This marks a major milestone for San Antonio as they continue their playoff run in the Western Conference. Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes
POR 95, SAN 114The Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers, 114-95 tonight in San Antonio. De'Aaron Fox led the Spurs with 21 points along with 9 assists and 3 rebounds, while Julian Champagnie also added 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 three pointers. Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with a team-high 22 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, while Jerami Grant also added 12 points, 2 steals. The Spurs win the series 4-1. Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes
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POR 95, SAN 114De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama delivered in a statement closeout win as the Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers 114-95, winning the series 4-1 to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. Fox took over late in the game, closing things out in the clutch with a steady all-around performance of 21 points and 9 assists, helping San Antonio pull away in the fourth. Wembanyama followed with a historic playoff performance in his first career clinching game, finishing with 17 points, 14 rebounds (playoff career high), and 6 blocks. At just 22 years, 114 days, Wemby becomes the youngest player since blocks were officially tracked (1973–74) to record 15+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ blocks in a clinching playoff win, joining Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players age 22 or younger to ever hit those marks. He also continues his dominant defensive stretch, becoming just the third player in Spurs history to record 13+ blocks over a two-game playoff span, alongside Tim Duncan and David Robi...
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| Northwest | W | L | % | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Nuggets | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Timberwolves | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Trail Blazers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Jazz | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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