"Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his postseason debut as the host San Antonio Spurs used a fourth quarter run to create separation in a 111-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers."
"Wembanyama broke Tim Duncan's franchise record for most points in a playoff debut, leading all first-half scorers with 21 points, a league record for most in the first half of an NBA playoff debut."
"San Antonio, the second seed in the West, led by 10 at halftime and by 15 after three quarters before all but cementing the win by scoring the first six points of the fourth quarter."
"Something that we learned is that every possession matters, Scoot Henderson said. Next game I think we are all gonna be more aggressive defensively."
Victor Wembanyama made a remarkable NBA playoff debut, scoring 35 points and breaking Tim Duncan's franchise record for most points in a playoff debut. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111-98 in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series. Wembanyama's first-half performance included 21 points, setting a league record for most points in the first half of a playoff debut. The Spurs maintained a strong lead throughout the game, despite a late push from the Trail Blazers.
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