Spurs beat Blazers in 2026 Game 5?

Spurs close out Blazers, advance to second round

The San Antonio Spurs finished off the Portland Trail Blazers with a 114-95 win in Game 5, securing a 4-1 series victory and advancing to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since 2017.

Victor Wembanyama led the way with a dominant stat line, including 17 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks. De’Aaron Fox also provided the offensive closeout—scoring 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as San Antonio pulled away late.

Why it matters

• Defensive control: Multiple accounts emphasize how Portland struggled to get traction as the series wound down, with San Antonio never trailing.
• Wembanyama’s playoff impact: The Spurs’ ability to protect the rim and influence shots helped turn the matchup into a series-defining strength.
• Momentum into Round 2: Advancing means San Antonio can carry the confidence of a completed first-round series—something the franchise hasn’t enjoyed in several seasons.

The result makes the Spurs’ next step a matchup to watch: a team with both elite defensive presence and fourth-quarter scoring can be dangerous once it reaches the second round. For the Blazers, elimination ends a season that now becomes a rebuilding and roster-decision cycle heading into the offseason.