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On YouTubeSan Antonio Spurs News / HITC / April 30
Victor Wembanyama compared to Michael Jordan and Larry Bird by ESPN analyst
Every performance from Victor Wembanyama continues to fuel discussion about his long-term NBA potential. The San Antonio Spurs star is already redefining expectations for young big men across the league.
NBA News / Pounding the Rock / April 29
What we learned from the Spurs series-clinching win over the Trail Blazers 
“Can he fly?” “Who? Wemby?” “The really tall guy.” “Yeah, that’s Wemby.” “Can Wemby fly?” “No. But it sure looks like it, doesn’t it?” “I think he can fly.” Out of the mouth of babes, eh?
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / April 29
Spurs to participate in the California Classic Summer League in July
We interrupt the regular playoffs programming with some offseason news. The schedule for the California Classic showcase has been released, and the Spurs will once again be a part of the event.
The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the active NBA players who have averaged 20 points-per-game or more in at least three seasons can you name in six minutes?
Victor Wembanyama News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29
Shaq had the highest praise possible for Victor Wembanyama
Shaquille O’Neal is notoriously tough on NBA big men, but he had the highest possible praise for Victor Wembanyama on Tuesday. O’Neal said on “Inside the NBA” Tuesday that Wembanyama is “the first perfect big man,” citing his ability to do virtually anything on the court.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / April 29
Box Grades: Spurs storm out of the bate, coast to Round 2
Last night, the Spurs capped off a 4-1 first round victory over the Trail Blazers by torching Portland in the first half and then coasting (somewhat uncomfortably at times) the rest of the way.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
Spurs-Kings trade was godsend for De’Aaron Fox, who finally gets playoff monkey off back
On Tuesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs officially won their first playoff series since 2017 with a comfortable home victory in Game 5 against the Portland Trail Blazers, punching their ticket to the second round in the process.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
NBA News / Pounding the Rock / April 29
Highlights: Fourth Quarter Fox leads Spurs to series victory over Trail Blazers
Well, here we are again. The last What We Learned I did was in the Spurs’ third-to-last game of the regular season, when they hosted none other than the Portland Trail Blazers: a game they won despite no Victor Wembanyama or Stephon Castle in large part thanks to De’Aaron Fox.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
3 Blazers most to blame for 19 point Game 5 loss to Spurs
The Portland Trail Blazers were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs, and it ended with a 114-95 loss in Game 5. It was obvious that the Blazers were overmatched in this series, and the past two games showed that.
Victor Wembanyama News / NBA Analysis Network / April 29
Spurs role players may decide how scary Victor Wembanyama gets in the playoffs
The San Antonio Spurs are back in the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since 2017, and their Game 5 closeout of the Portland Trail Blazers showed why this young core is moving faster than expected.
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29
Victor Wembanyama’s dad was in utter disbelief after his son’s emphatic block
Even Victor Wembanyama’s father, Felix Wembanyama, seemingly felt sorry for what his son did to a shot from Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija.
Stephon Castle News / Total Pro Sports / April 29
Stephon Castle Sends Blunt Message to Critics Questioning Spurs’ Young Core
The San Antonio Spurs, led by Stephon Castle, gave the Portland Trail Blazers a run for their money throughout the NBA playoff series. However, now that the series is over after the Spurs went ahead with a 4-1 lead, criticism of the team’s composition has begun to surface.
Dylan Harper News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
Spurs’ Dylan Harper reaches Kawhi Leonard territory in Blazers closeout
To draft Dylan Harper or not to: this was the question the San Antonio Spurs faced during the 2025 NBA Draft. Their lottery pick in 2024 in Stephon Castle was coming off a Rookie of the Year season, and they just gave De’Aaron Fox a huge contract extension.
De'Aaron Fox News / Field Level Media / April 29
NBA roundup: De'Aaron Fox, Spurs knock out Blazers in Game 5
De'Aaron Fox scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday to close out a 4-1 victory in the teams' first-round Western Conference playoff series.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29
Another Victor Wembanyama block party sends Trail Blazers home
Even when Victor Wembanyama was out with concussion symptoms, the Portland Trail Blazers struggled to score against the San Antonio Spurs. With Wemby back in the lineup, the Blazers offense was totally shut down.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 29
De'Aaron Fox's big fourth quarter helps Spurs close out Blazers
De'Aaron Fox scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday to close out a 4-1 victory in the teams' first-round Western Conference playoff series.
San Antonio Spurs News / Ball Exclusives / April 29
Spurs hold off Blazers in Game 5 to advance to 2nd round
The San Antonio Spurs held on late Tuesday night to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95, advancing to the second round with a 4-1 series win. It didn’t take long for the Spurs to take control of the matchup.
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