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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama pumps the brakes on hype after first playoff win
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Victor Wembanyama was barely hearing anything during the postgame interview. The crowd was serenading him and the San Antonio Spurs with cheers after they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, in Game 1 of their first-round series at Frost Bank Center on Sunday.
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Wembanyama was nothing but impressive , earning his first-ever win in the playoffs. He scored 35 points, including 5-of-6 three-pointers, on top of five rebounds and two blocks.
In one play in the first quarter, Wembanyama made an end-to-end highlight, including showing off his handles, earning a smile and applause from Tim Duncan, who was sitting at courtside with David Robinson.
Wembanyama had a hard time hearing the question during the postgame interview, but there is no question that his focus is unperturbed .
“It was a great first (playoff win). We were solid. But as expected, job’s not done,” said Wembanyama.
At 22 years old, the two-time All-Star has already displayed a sense of maturity that is usually seen in seasoned veterans. His mindset has helped him better embrace his role as the cornerstone of the Spurs.
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Some have expressed concern about the Spurs’ lack of experience in the playoffs , but Wembanyama was adamant that they can still get the job done. If his performance in Game 1 was a sign of things to come, it might be a short series for the Trail Blazers.
The Spurs won their first game in the playoffs since 2017.
Wembanyama, who surpassed Duncan for most points in a postseason debut in team history, got plenty of support from Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox, who had 17 points apiece, while also combining for 12 rebounds and 15 assists.
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