Timberwolves vs Spurs – NBA Playoffs – Game 1 predictions
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The Spurs close out the Trail Blazers 4-1 with a 114-95 Game 5 win, advancing to the second round for the first time since 2017.
NBA playoffs picks, predictions, odds, TV channel, how to watch, stream Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs NBA playoff game April 28, 2026.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Stephon Castle had 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame the absence of Victor Wembanyama to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night for a 2-1 series lead.
San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama didn't hesitate to let his emotions flow after the team defeated the Portland Trail Blazers to advance to the Western Conference semifinals.
In sending a message to the Trail Blazers, Stephon Castle and the Spurs may have sent a message to the Timberwolves and the rest of the NBA.
"We didn't want to go back to Portland," San Antonio's Julian Champagnie said after scoring 11 of his 19 points in the first quarter of Game 5 as the Spurs eliminated the Trail Blazers.