SAN ANTONIO — The second-seeded Spurs are feeling great after Victor Wembanyama put up 35 points in his playoff debut during San Antonio’s 111-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Wembanyama wants to win now and the Spurs fed off his energy in the opener.
While it may be his first time in the playoffs, Wemby said he very much was expecting for the Blazers to try to get physical with him as a way to limit his effectiveness.
“It’s their identity. Something to be expected and it’s also to be expected that they’ll double up on that in the next games, but we’re ready,” he said.
One thing Portland can build on: It cut a 16-point deficit to two points in the third quarter before San Antonio took control.