Spurs beat Trail Blazers 114-95, win series in Game 5

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Frost Bank Center, with De’Aaron Fox leading San Antonio with 21 points and nine assists as the Spurs secured Game 5 and closed out the first-round NBA playoff series.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

First quarter

San Antonio set the tone quickly, outscoring Portland 36-24 in the opening quarter. The Spurs were sharp offensively from the start, moving the ball well and getting efficient looks while building an early double-digit edge. Portland had trouble matching that pace, and the gap was already significant by the end of the period.

Second quarter

The Spurs kept control in the second, winning the quarter 29-21 and extending their lead to 65-45 at halftime. San Antonio’s efficiency stood out during the first half, especially inside the arc and at the free-throw line, while Portland continued to struggle to find rhythm from long range. By halftime, the Spurs had created the kind of cushion that allowed them to dictate the rest of the game.

Third quarter

Portland showed more resistance after the break, but San Antonio still edged the third quarter 21-20. The Trail Blazers were unable to make a meaningful run, and every small push was answered. The Spurs’ defensive activity and control on the glass helped preserve a comfortable margin heading into the fourth.

Fourth quarter

Portland’s best offensive stretch came in the final period, when it scored 30 points, but the outcome was largely settled by then. San Antonio added 28 points in the quarter and never allowed the visitors to cut the deficit into a truly threatening range. The Spurs stayed composed and finished off a wire-to-wire style win.

Key performers

De’Aaron Fox, Spurs: Fox led San Antonio with 21 points and nine assists, setting the offensive pace and helping the Spurs maintain control through long stretches of the game.

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: Wembanyama delivered one of the most complete stat lines of the night with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks. His presence around the basket shaped the game on both ends.

Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers: Avdija led Portland with 22 points and provided one of the few steady scoring options for the visitors.

Jrue Holiday, Trail Blazers: Holiday contributed seven assists and helped organize Portland’s offense, but the Trail Blazers could not overcome their shooting struggles as a team.

NerdSports Stat: The Spurs led by 20 at halftime despite attempting 19 fewer field goals than Portland, a striking reflection of San Antonio’s 54.7% shooting compared with Portland’s 35.1%.

Game analysis

This game was decided by efficiency, shot quality, and San Antonio’s defensive control. The Spurs shot 54.7% from the field and 40.0% from three, compared with just 35.1% overall and 23.4% from deep for Portland. Even though the Trail Blazers attempted 94 field goals to San Antonio’s 75, they were unable to turn that volume into enough production.

San Antonio also got balanced contributions across the lineup, reflected in 27 assists on 41 made field goals. Fox provided creation, Wembanyama anchored the interior, and the Spurs consistently turned good possessions into points. Portland’s 47 three-point attempts showed its effort to shoot its way back into the game, but making only 11 of them made that path difficult.

The early separation was especially important. By winning the first half 65-45, the Spurs removed much of the pressure from the final two quarters and forced Portland to chase the game. That allowed San Antonio to stay organized, protect its lead, and avoid the kind of late-game volatility that can shift a playoff contest.

Closing context

With the win, San Antonio finished the series 4-1 and advanced out of the Western Conference first round. The Spurs improved to 62-20 overall and 32-8 at home, while Portland closed its season at 42-40 after pushing the series to a fifth game but falling short on the road in the finale.

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