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The San Antonio Spurs are through to the conference semifinals after beating the Portland Trail Blazers, 114-95, in Game 5 of their first-round series at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday.
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The Spurs won the last three games to eliminate the Trail Blazers and advance to the second round for the first time since 2017.
Victor Wembanayam had 17 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks, while De'Aaron Fox tallied 21 points, three rebounds, and nine assists to power San Antonio .
The Spurs went firing on all cylinders from the onset, erecting a 20-point lead at halftime, 65-45. From there, it was merely a formality.
Multiple players contributed for the Silver and Black, including Julian Champagnie , who finished with 19 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Dylan Harper , meanwhile, chipped in 17 points, three rebounds, and three steals off the bench.
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The Spurs were coming off a pivotal win in Game 4, wherein they clawed back from a 19-point deficit. It sucked the life out of the Trail Blazers, who looked utterly deflated in Game 5.
Deni Avidja had 22 points, three rebounds, and three assists for Portland, which only shot 35% from the field. Jrue Holiday only had eight points on 3-of-14 accuracy, including 1-of-6 from long distance.
The Trail Blazers were booted out in the opening round for the third straight time.
San Antonio earned an extra boost before the game when Keldon Johnson was awarded his trophy for Sixth Man of the Year .
The Spurs are now waiting for the winner of the first-round matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves .
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