Wembanyama scores 35 points in playoff debut as Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 111-98

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Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his playoff debut and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 111-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Wembanyama’s 21 points in the first half set an NBA record for the most in the opening half of a NBA playoff debut since the play-by-play era began in 1997.

His 35 total points set a Spurs franchise record for the most in a playoff debut, surpassing Tim Duncan’s 32 in 1998.

Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox each added 17 points and combined for 15 assists for San Antonio.

Deni Avdija had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead Portland.

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