Spurs' defense, Victor Wembanyama double-double spark Spurs to series clinching win
The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the next round of the playoffs with a 114-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, securing the series 4-1. Victor Wembanyama recorded a 17-point, 14-rebound double-double while the Spurs' defense held Portland to 35.1% shooting. San Antonio now awaits the winner of the Minnesota vs. Denver series, while Portland faces offseason questions under new owner Tom Dundon.
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