Victor Wembanyama made an immediate statement in his first NBA playoff game.
The Spurs rookie scored 35 points Sunday night, setting a franchise mark for the most points by a San Antonio player in a postseason debut, as the Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers 111-98 in Game 1 of their first-round series.
Record debut, strong start
Wembanyama’s 35-point performance led the way in a controlled opening win, giving San Antonio a 1-0 lead in the series. The total stands as the highest scoring output by a Spurs player in his first playoff appearance.
San Antonio’s 13-point margin underscored a strong start to the matchup, with Wembanyama at the center of the Spurs’ offense throughout the night.
Game 1 was played Sunday night, with the Spurs using the win to seize early momentum in the first-round set against Portland.