Harper Breaks Kobe Playoff Record in Spurs Win

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April 25, 2026

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Dylan Harper had 27 points and 10 rebounds Saturday night. The San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108. The Spurs held a 2-1 series lead in the first-round Western Conference playoff.

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Dylan Harper scored 22 of his 27 points in the second half. Dylan Harper connected on 4 of 5 three-point attempts off the bench. Dylan Harper became the youngest player in NBA playoff history to score 25 or more points off the bench. Dylan Harper surpassed a record Kobe Bryant set in 1997.

Stephon Castle led San Antonio with 33 points. Castle’s step-back jumper and a pair of free throws gave the Spurs a 105-95 lead with 6 minutes remaining. Portland could not recover.

Victor Wembanyama sat out Game 3 with a concussion sustained in Game 2. Luke Kornet started in Wembanyama’s place, totaling 14 points and 10 rebounds. Jrue Holiday paced Portland with 29 points. Portland led 82-67 in the third quarter. San Antonio answered with a 21-5 run to lead 88-87 entering the fourth.

Game 4 is Sunday at the Moda Center in Portland. Victor Wembanyama’s availability for Game 4 is uncertain, per Spurs coach Mitch Johnson.