Wembanyama’s 35 Power Spurs Past Blazers in Game 1 Sport By lines April 19, 2026 Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his playoff debut on April 19. The San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-98 in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series. Wembanyama Breaks Tim Duncan’s Spurs Playoff Debut Record Victor Wembanyama shot 12-for-19 from the floor in 28 minutes. Wembanyama made five 3-pointers and added 3 rebounds and 2 blocks. The 35 points broke Tim Duncan’s franchise record of 32 for a Spurs playoff debut. San Antonio shot 15-for-33 from deep at 45.5 percent. Portland shot 10-for-38 on 3-pointers at 26.3 percent. The Spurs out-rebounded the Trail Blazers 45 to 38. Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 30 points and 10 rebounds. Scoot Henderson added 18 points for Portland. Game 2 of the series follows later this week. Related Sports Coverage Cavaliers Beat Raptors 126-113 in NBA Playoffs Game 1 Lakers Top Rockets 107-98 in Bronny, LeBron Milestone Nuggets Beat Timberwolves 116-105 in Physical Game 1 Source: ESPN game recap.
