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Spurs’ Mitch Johnson admits Victor Wembanyama truth after first playoff win

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is as competitive as they come. But mostly, and he has admitted such in the past, he is competitive with the most challenging opponent of all: Himself. Wembanyama immediately squashed any concern in his first-ever game in the playoffs after leading the Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson admits Victor Wembanyama truth after first playoff win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama had great quote about Tim Duncan after Game 1

Victor Wembanyama is not taking his amazing situation with the San Antonio Spurs for granted. The Spurs phenom was monstrous in his playoff debut on Sunday in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers. He went off for 35 points on 13/21 shooting, mixing a few thunderous dunks with 5 … The post Victor Wembanyama had great quote about Tim Duncan after Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Scoot Henderson’s playoff debut can’t be ignored despite Blazers’ loss

While all the talk on Sunday was about the first game of San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in the postseason, Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson also made a good account of himself in his debut in the playoffs on Sunday. The seventh-seeded Trail Blazers lost to the second-seeded Spurs, 111-98, in Game 1 […] The post Scoot Henderson’s playoff debut can’t be ignored despite Blazers’ loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ Kelly Olynyk gets clowned for his socks in final seconds of Game 1

San Antonio Spurs big man Kelly Olynyk probably didn’t expect his choice of socks to be put on blast to open the playoffs. The veteran big man was on the floor for the final minute of play in the Spurs’ 111-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round series at … The post Spurs’ Kelly Olynyk gets clowned for his socks in final seconds of Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama pumps the brakes on hype after first playoff win

Victor Wembanyama was barely hearing anything during the postgame interview. The crowd was serenading him and the San Antonio Spurs with cheers after they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, in Game 1 of their first-round series at Frost Bank Center on Sunday. Wembanyama was nothing but impressive, earning his first-ever win in the playoffs. […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama pumps the brakes on hype after first playoff win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shaquille O’Neal Reveals One Perfect Scenario OKC Thunder Can Clinch Back-to-Back Championships

Everybody would love to see an OKC-Spurs clash in the Western Conference Finals. However, Shaquille O'Neal isn't sure about OKC's chances in this year's playoffs should that scenario happen.

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Spurs’ Devin Vassell snags momentum with incredible 80-second stretch in Game 1 vs Trail Blazers

Devin Vassell enjoyed an incredible stretch of plays during the second half of the San Antonio Spurs’ clash with the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the first-round series on Sunday night. Vassell is going through the sixth season of his NBA career with the Spurs. He made his way up the ranks to […] The post Spurs’ Devin Vassell snags momentum with incredible 80-second stretch in Game 1 vs Trail Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama’s 35-point playoff debut leads Spurs to Game 1 win

It was just another day in the office for Victor Wembanyama as he led the San Antonio Spurs to a convincing win over the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Wembanyama was unfazed in his postseason debut, exploding for 35 points on 13-of-21 […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s 35-point playoff debut leads Spurs to Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jamal Murray, Anthony Edwards on Clutch Player of the Year list

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder were hardly challenged by the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, running away with the win, 119-84, in Game 1 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Paycom Center. The Thunder erected a 21-point lead at halftime, 65-44, and never took their foot off the gas pedal to draw […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jamal Murray, Anthony Edwards on Clutch Player of the Year list appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reggie Miller kept on messing up Victor Wembanyama’s name in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama got Reggie Miller’d during his NBA playoff debut on Sunday. The Basketball Hall of Famer Miller was on the call for Sunday’s first-round series opener between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers. Miller was doing color commentary for NBC during the game at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. … The post Reggie Miller kept on messing up Victor Wembanyama’s name in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spurs’ home looked absolutely beautiful in Victor Wembanyama’s playoff debut

All roads led to Frost Bank Center on Sunday as the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round series in the playoffs. It was the Spurs’ first game in the playoffs after a six-year drought. It was also Victor Wembanyama’s postseason debut, so fans of different shapes and […] The post Spurs’ home looked absolutely beautiful in Victor Wembanyama’s playoff debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs’ surreal court design for Game 1 had fans buzzing

The San Antonio Spurs got a sky-high approval rating for their court and crowd color scheme to open this year’s playoffs. The Spurs went all-in on their iconic “Fiesta” design for Game 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Different sections of the crowd were separated by shirts … The post Spurs’ surreal court design for Game 1 had fans buzzing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers Get Bad News as Luka Doncic Snubbed From NBA MVP Finalists

The Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2026 NBA playoffs with a 107-98 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday, but attention quickly shifted off the court one day later when the league announced its finalists for the NBA MVP award. Lakers star Luka Doncic was not among the final three names despite leading […] The post Lakers Get Bad News as Luka Doncic Snubbed From NBA MVP Finalists appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA sparks wild reactions after announcement of 2025-26 MVP award finalists

The NBA has made serious noise following the announcement of their finalists for the annual MVP award of the 2025-26 season. Last season saw Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earn the honors over Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic. Not only are both stars back on the finalists list for the award, but […] The post NBA sparks wild reactions after announcement of 2025-26 MVP award finalists appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Trail Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News

The San Antonio Spurs return to the NBA playoffs on Sunday for the first time in six seasons when they open a first-round Western Conference series against the Portland Trail Blazers. San Antonio enters the postseason as the No. 2 seed after a major turnaround season led by Victor Wembanyama.The Spurs finished with 62 wins […] The post Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Trail Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama, Spurs teammates send message with outfits before Game 1 vs. Blazers

The San Antonio Spurs never earn a reputation for being flashy even with rising star Victor Wembanyama. Past teams developed a business-like persona in winning multiple NBA titles. The upcoming series against the Portland Trail Blazers comes off as all business for SA too. But they made quite the fashion statement with their pregame attire. […] The post Victor Wembanyama, Spurs teammates send message with outfits before Game 1 vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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