By Greg Luca, Staff Writers | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2026-04-29 00:08:43
卡斯尔：马刺打出了系列赛中最职业的一场比赛
马刺后卫斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (Stephon Castle) 谈及球队如何应对终结战的时刻：“我认为这可能是我们本系列赛中表现最职业的一场比赛。我觉得在这样一场关键的比赛中，尤其是在对方陷入绝境时，我们先发制人，给了对手重重一击。” pic.twitter.com/IT6jc91EJb
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马刺第五场击败开拓者，晋级第二轮
马刺自2017年以来首次重返季后赛第二轮。周二在霜冻银行中心举行的第五场比赛中，马刺以 114-95 击败开拓者，以大比分 4-1 终结了系列赛。
2026年4月28日，周二，在圣安东尼奥霜冻银行中心举行的NBA季后赛首轮第五场比赛结束时，圣安东尼奥马刺队后卫迪伦·哈珀 (Dylan Harper) (2) 拥抱队友后卫德文·瓦塞尔 (Devin Vassell) (24)。马刺以 114-95 获胜，锁定了第二轮席位。
2026年4月28日，周二，圣安东尼奥马刺队前锋凯尔登·约翰逊 (Keldon Johnson) 在霜冻银行中心庆祝马刺在季后赛首轮第五场以 114-95 战胜波特兰开拓者。马刺成功晋级第二轮。
2026年4月28日，周二，圣安东尼奥马刺队前锋凯尔登·约翰逊 (3) 在霜冻银行中心准备击鼓庆祝马刺在季后赛首轮第五场以 114-95 战胜波特兰开拓者。马刺成功晋级第二轮。
圣安东尼奥马刺在大部分时间里都掌控着局面，领先优势一度达到 28 分，但波特兰开拓者也制造了几次紧张时刻，在第四节将分差缩小到仅剩 9 分。达龙·福克斯 (De’Aaron Fox) 在最后六分钟内砍下 21 分中的 11 分，而维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 则以 17 分、14 个篮板和 6 次盖帽的数据统治了攻防两端。
圣安东尼奥将在第二轮对阵丹佛掘金或明尼苏达森林狼。目前森林狼在系列赛中以 3-2 领先，第六场比赛定于周四进行。
Greg Luca
文班封盖开拓者的反扑势头
2026年4月28日，周二，圣安东尼奥马刺队前锋维克托·文班亚马 (1) 在霜冻银行中心举行的季后赛首轮第五场第四节中，封盖了波特兰开拓者队前锋图马尼·卡马拉 (Toumani Camara) (33) 的投篮。马刺以 114-95 获胜并晋级第二轮。
在开拓者反击引发的一阵紧张之后，马刺稳步迈向了第五场的胜利。
Greg Luca
商业街警力增多
商业街 (Commerce Street) 沿线部署了大量警力，装甲车停在友谊火炬 (Torch of Friendship) 附近，人群开始聚集。
Monte Bach
卡斯尔六犯离场，马刺稳步迈向胜利
斯蒂芬·卡斯尔在第四节末段犯满离场，此时马刺依然掌控局面，他在圣安东尼奥冲向终结战胜利时下场休息。
Chris Quinn
瓦塞尔跳投，文班扣篮，马刺保持领先
在瓦塞尔投中一记跳投后，文班紧接着完成一记暴扣。比赛还剩 6 分 56 秒，马刺以 95-82 领先。
Tom Orsborn
波特兰试图拖入第六场
波特兰打出一波 11-0 的高潮，在时间还很充裕（8 分 01 秒）的情况下，马刺的领先优势缩减至 9 分。
第四节开局有些注意力不集中，开拓者终于在远投上找到了手感。
Jeff McDonald
阿夫迪亚冲向福克斯被判技术犯规
在福克斯一次凶狠犯规后，德尼·阿夫迪亚 (Deni Avdija) 因冲向福克斯被吹罚技术犯规。
这使得本系列赛的技术犯规总数达到了 5 个，场均至少一个。
Jeff McDonald
“The Rock”球迷热情依旧，部分观众提前离场
马刺在第三节保持领先，并将分差扩大到全场最高的 21 分，拉坎特拉 (La Cantera) 的“The Rock”社区中心的氛围依然高涨。
由于领先优势巨大，一些粉丝认为胜局已定，少数人开始提前走向停车场以避开交通高峰。
留下的球迷则继续为每一次进攻喝彩，随着圣安东尼奥持续掌控比赛，他们的热情也随之高涨。“我相信势头在我们这边。我知道我们会带着胜利离开这里，”马刺球迷安德里亚·加尔万 (Andrea Galvan) 说道。
Raul Trey Lopez
菲利克斯·文班亚马对文班的近况表现平淡
第四节初，维克托已得到 17 分、11 个篮板和 4 次盖帽，圣安东尼奥正轻松迈向胜利。对他来说，这不过是日常操作。
2026年4月28日，周二，圣安东尼奥马刺队前锋维克托·文班亚马 (1) 在霜冻银行中心对阵波特兰开拓者的季后赛首轮第五场第一节中扣篮。
Greg Luca
马刺距离次轮仅剩 12 分钟
2026年4月28日，周二，圣安东尼奥马刺队后卫德文·瓦塞尔 (24) 在霜冻银行中心举行的季后赛首轮第五场第二节中，封盖了波特兰开拓者队中锋多诺万·克林根 (Donovan Clingan) (23) 的投篮。
马刺以 86-65 领先进入第四节。距离第二轮仅剩 12 分钟。
文班早期怒吼，马刺掌控局面
2026年4月28日，周二，圣安东尼奥马刺队前锋维克托·文班亚马 (1) 在霜冻银行中心举行的季后赛首轮第五场第一节中，对波特兰开拓者完成扣篮后做出反应。
文班亚马完成暴扣并尽情宣泄，马刺在第五场早期就占据了主动。
Sam Owens
自第三场冲突以来，亨德森表现挣扎
自从在第三场比赛第三节末对迪伦·哈珀喷垃圾话以来，斯库特·亨德森 (Scoot Henderson) 17 投仅 4 中，得到 10 分。
2026年4月28日，周二，在霜冻银行中心举行的季后赛首轮第五场上半场，圣安东尼奥马刺队后卫斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (5) 在队友迪伦·哈珀 (2) 对波特兰开拓者完成扣篮后做出反应。
前 WWE 球星现身马刺终结战
54 岁的马克·亨利 (Mark Henry) 曾是奥运力量举选手，后转行成为职业摔角手。周二，他身穿乔治·格文 (George Gervin) 的球衣坐在场边，观看马刺寻求终结开拓者的比赛。
Greg Luca
马刺展现为何被寄予厚望
根据 FanDuel 的数据，圣安东尼奥被列为让 12.5 分的热门球队，预计总分为 216.5 分左右。文班亚马的个人得分盘口设定为 26.5 分。
2026年4月28日，周二，圣安东尼奥马刺队前锋维克托·文班亚马 (1) 在霜冻银行中心举行的季后赛首轮第五场第一节中，对波特兰开拓者完成扣篮后做出反应。
尽管传统的体育博彩在德克萨斯州仍不合法，但各项数据都指向了一场潜在的终结战——而到目前为止，比赛正是这样进行的。第三节还剩 5 分 35 秒时，马刺以 76-55 领先。
Raul Trey Lopez
在统治性的半场后，球迷看好马刺终结系列赛
随着马刺建立起早期领先优势，看台上的气氛充满了强烈的乐观情绪。
“太棒了——他们现在表现得无可挑剔，”马刺球迷 JC 说道，并指出了文班亚马的影响力，“他在场上几乎百发百中。我们肯定会赢的。”
马刺球迷科里·莫拉莱斯 (Corey Morales) 也表达了同样的信心。“马刺正带着良好的势头，我觉得下半场我们会彻底拉开差距，”他说。
艾米·帕克斯（左）在圣安东尼奥马刺队前锋凯尔登·约翰逊为她的牛仔帽签名时，请另一位球迷帮她拍照。
当被问及是否担心这种势头会消退时，莫拉莱斯毫不犹豫地回答：“不。我有信心。”
Rhyma Castillo
马刺在第五场展现霸气
在这场迅速演变为大胜的比赛上半场，马刺展现了十足的霸气。
文班亚马在完成第一次扣篮得分后展示了他的肌肉，随后在第二节早期完成一次盖帽后，有力地挥拳庆祝。
2026年4月28日，周二，圣安东尼奥马刺队前锋维克托·文班亚马 (1) 在霜冻银行中心举行的季后赛首轮第五场上半场，在波特兰开拓者队后卫朱·霍勒迪 (Jrue Holiday) (5) 面前投篮。
Greg Luca
自第四场下半场以来马刺统治全场
在本系列赛最近的 3.5 节比赛中（追溯到第四场比赛的下半场），马刺以 127-63 的比分遥遥领先波特兰。
球迷因马刺的强势开局而振奋
这种能量延续到了拉坎特拉“The Rock”的第一节，随着圣安东尼奥迅速建立领先优势，马刺球迷们个个喜笑颜开。
在朱利安·尚帕尼 (Julian Champagnie)、卡斯尔和文班亚马打出一连串精彩配合后，人群中爆发出阵阵惊叹声，每一个精彩瞬间都让球迷们欢呼雀跃。
这种热度持续攀升，球迷们已经准备好见证马刺完成一场统治级的第五场对决。
Raul Trey Lopez
马刺防守锁死波特兰
到目前为止，这是马刺奉献的一场防守教科书。开拓者 40 投 13 中，三分球 17 投仅 2 中。
波特兰在这场比赛中最好的机会是手感热得发烫，但目前这并没有发生。
第五场赛前“The Rock”观众爆满
随着第五场比赛的开始，拉坎特拉的“The Rock”已经热闹非凡，人群的交谈声和音乐声充斥在空气中，马刺球迷们正坐下来观看圣安东尼奥对阵波特兰开拓者。
到场人数与上周日和周五的观赛派对相当，又有一大群观众早早赶来占据位置，沉浸在季后赛的氛围中。
在马刺于第五场对阵开拓者时，球迷挤满了“The Rock”。
现场爆发出了响亮的“Go Spurs Go”口号，在整个场馆回荡。当阿夫迪亚出现在屏幕上时，现场响起了嘘声，但很快就被对文班亚马的欢呼声淹没，球迷们已经为今晚的战斗做好了准备。
Raul Trey Lopez
尚帕尼手感火热
凯尔登·约翰逊在第五场开球前获表彰
2026年4月28日，周二，在圣安东尼奥霜冻银行中心举行的季后赛首轮第五场比赛前，凯尔登·约翰逊在领取 NBA 年度最佳第六人奖杯（约翰·哈夫利切克奖杯）后与队友庆祝。
Tom Orsborn
马刺开局迅速领先
如果有人担心这支年轻的马刺队在波特兰取得两场大胜后会松懈，那么目前看来这种情况并未发生。
他们全神贯注。在开场 2 分 54 秒后以 12-2 领先。波特兰需要暂停。
马刺“胡狼”在第五场前嚎叫
马刺球迷在第五场比赛前制造了巨大的声浪，其中包括“马刺胡狼队 (Spurs Jackals)”，这是一个致力于“打造 NBA 最响亮、最令对手胆寒的主场氛围”的团体。
2026年4月28日，周二，在马刺与开拓者第五场比赛前，一名自称“狼人萨姆”的球迷戴着狼面具，在球馆外与人群一起嚎叫。
“作为一名马刺球迷，能在这个赛季的季后赛来到这里，这对我来说意味着一切，”一名自称“狼人萨姆”的球迷说道。
戴着狰狞的狼面具，狼人萨姆在马刺对阵波特兰开拓者的第五场对决前，与马刺同胞们一起嚎叫。
Rhyma Castillo
马刺球员型格亮相第五场
文班亚马保持极简风格，身穿白色长袖衬衫，搭配休闲迷彩裤和绿色耐克运动鞋。包括项链和墨镜在内的精巧配饰提升了整体造型，且没有破坏其清爽感。
圣安东尼奥马刺队后卫德文·瓦塞尔用奶油色调的套装搭配黑色乐福鞋，为他的球员通道穿搭增添了一抹精致感。
Raul Trey Lopez
开拓者第五场沿用原首发阵容
尽管有猜测波特兰可能会换上罗伯特·威廉姆斯 (Robert Williams)，但教练蒂亚戈·斯普利特 (Tiago Splitter) 在周二晚上仍沿用了同样的首发五人组。
马刺教练米奇·约翰逊 (Mitch Johnson) 表示这无关紧要。“我们已经见过很多次这两种阵容了，”他说。
多诺万·克林根首发了全部四场比赛，在场均约 20 分钟的时间里得到 6.3 分和 8.5 个篮板，他在场期间波特兰净负 38 分。
威廉姆斯在替补席上的表现更高效，在 22.5 分钟内以 68% 的命中率场均贡献 8.8 分和 7.5 个篮板，他在场时开拓者净胜 8 分。
Greg Luca
赛前的一点马刺风情
球迷艾米·帕克斯在第五场比赛前展示她的美甲。
圣安东尼奥马刺球迷艾米·帕克斯在霜冻银行中心开球前展示她的美甲。
Sam Owens
马刺对开拓者阵容变动不以为意
开拓者教练斯普利特表示，他将等到最后一刻才揭晓第五场比赛的首发阵容，外界猜测威廉姆斯可能会首发。
Tom Orsborn
乔丹·麦克劳克林夫妇赠票球迷观看第五场
马刺后卫乔丹·麦克劳克林 (Jordan McLaughlin) 和他的妻子通过 TikTok 赠送了他们的第五场比赛门票，罗伯特·雷戈萨在展示了他的马刺纹身后获得了今晚比赛的入场券。
@anissaclaiborne 回复 @Robert Raygoza 恭喜罗伯特！！快私信我！！！ #spurs #gospursgo #sanantonio #ticketgiveaway ♬ 原声 - Anissa McLaughlin
Raul Trey Lopez
米奇·约翰逊谈马刺年轻球员在终结战中的表现
马刺教练米奇·约翰逊谈及年轻阵容面临终结战的挑战：“这是我们的第一次，所以我们很快就会看到结果。显然，会有一定程度的竞争性，然后会有一种近乎疯狂的生存渴望。” pic.twitter.com/QbK6nP8Q0P
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年4月29日
Greg Luca
第五场带来全方位的场馆表演
阿玛莉亚·梅迪纳在第五场比赛前头戴外星人气球造型，马刺有望在这场比赛中终结开拓者。
第五场比赛的精彩不仅限于球场。圣安东尼奥本地人斯彭莎·贝克将在开球前演唱国歌。
“我很荣幸能在今晚的季后赛中演唱国歌，”她在周二的 Instagram 动态中写道。
半场休息将由 Duo Transcend 带来表演，DJ Quake、马刺 Hype Squad 和吉祥物小野狼 (The Coyote) 负责现场气氛。Nalani 定于热身和加时赛期间在 Ultra Club 进行表演。
Rhyma Castillo
若马刺获胜，商业街将保持开放
据圣安东尼奥警方称，如果马刺在今晚的第五场比赛中终结开拓者，商业街将保持开放。
想要在市中心庆祝的球迷不会面临周日那样的路障，当时东商业街被关闭，缩短了赛后的庆祝活动。
警方表示，尽管马刺距离晋级仅一步之遥，但在开球前没有计划中的封路措施。
Jacob Beltran
第五场就在眼前。马刺获胜依然意味着明早有免费塔可。
马刺今晚可以在对阵开拓者的第五场比赛中终结系列赛。在关注比赛的同时，请记住，如果他们赢了，你可以获得免费的塔可、咖啡和墨西哥甜面包 (conchas)。
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Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Game 5: Spurs advance with 114-95 win
Castle: Spurs played most professional game of series
Spurs guard Stephon Castle, on how the team handled the moment in a closeout game: “I thought it’s probably our most professional game of the series. I feel like we punched them in the chest first in a game that mattered, especially when they’re on the ropes.” pic.twitter.com/IT6jc91EJb
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) April 29, 2026
Spurs beat Trail Blazers in Game 5, advance to second round
The Spurs are back in the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2017, closing out the series 4-1 with a 114-95 win against the Trail Blazers in Game 5 on Tuesday at the Frost Bank Center.
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) embraces his teammate guard Devin Vassell (24) at the end of the fourth quarter of Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Spurs won 114-95 and secured a spot in the second round.
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson celebrates the Spurs’ 114-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Spurs secured a spot in the second round.
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) prepares to hit the drum following the Spurs’ 114-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Spurs secured a spot in the second round.
San Antonio was in control most of the way, leading by as many as 28 points, but Portland created a few moments of tension, pulling as close as nine points in the fourth quarter. De’Aaron Fox scored 11 of his 21 points in the final six minutes, and Victor Wembanyama dominated at both ends with 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks.
San Antonio will face either Denver or Minnesota in the second round. The Timberwolves hold a 3-2 lead in the series, with Game 6 set for Thursday.
Greg Luca
Wemby swats away Portland’s comeback effort
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) blocks a shot attempt by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the fourth quarter of Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Spurs won 114-95 and secured a spot in the second round.
After a few moments of tension as the Blazers rallied, but the Spurs were on their way to a Game 5 win.
Greg Luca
Police presence builds along Commerce Street
Heavy police presence lines Commerce Street, with armored vehicles positioned near the Torch of Friendship as crowds begin to gather.
Monte Bach
Castle fouls out as Spurs push toward win
Stephon Castle has fouled out late in the fourth quarter as the Spurs remain in control, exiting as San Antonio pushes toward a closeout win.
Chris Quinn
Vassell jumper, Wemby slam, Spurs still in the lead
And after Vassell hits a jumper, Wemby follows with a slam. Spurs up 95-82 with 6:56 to go.
Tom Orsborn
Portland trying to force a Game 6
An 11-0 Portland run, and the Spurs’ lead is down to nine with all kinds of time (8:01) remaining.
Just an unfocused start to the fourth, with Blazers finally hitting from distance.
Jeff McDonald
Avdija hit with technical foul after charging Fox
Avdija now tee’d up charging after Fox, after Fox’s hard foul.
That makes us 5 for 5 on technicals in this series. At least one in every game.
Jeff McDonald
Fans still rocking at The Rock as some head out early
As the Spurs maintained their lead through the third quarter, stretching it to a game-high 21 points as the energy stayed high at The Rock at La Cantera.
With the comfortable cushion, some fans began to believe the game was already in hand, with a few heading toward the parking lot early to try to beat traffic.
Fans who stayed continued to cheer every run, feeding off the momentum as San Antonio kept control. “I believe we have the momentum on our side. I know we will leave here with the win,” Spurs fan Andrea Galvan said.
Raul Trey Lopez
Felix Wembanyama unimpressed by Wemby’s latest
Victor has 17 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks early in the fourth quarter as San Antonio cruises toward a win. Just another day at the office.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks during the first quarter of Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Greg Luca
Spurs 12 minutes from second round
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) during the second quarter of Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Spurs ahead 86-65 heading to the fourth. Twelve minutes away from the second round.
Wemby roared early as Spurs took control
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after dunking on the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter of Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Wembanyama throws it down and lets it out as the Spurs seized control early in Game 5.
Sam Owens
Since Game 3 dustup, Henderson struggling
Since talking trash to Dylan Harper at the end of the third quarter of Game 3, Scoot Henderson is 4 of 17 for 10 points.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) reacts after San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) dunks on the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Former WWE star on hand for Spurs closeout game
Mark Henry, the 54-year-old Olympic powerlifter turned professional wrestler, donned a George Gervin jersey and was seated courtside as the Spurs looked to close out the Blazers on Tuesday.
Greg Luca
Spurs showing why they were heavy favorites
San Antonio was listed as a 12.5-point favorite with a projected total around 216.5, according to FanDuel. Victor Wembanyama’s points prop was set at 26.5.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after dunking on the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter of Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Even with traditional sports betting still illegal in Texas, the numbers pointed to a potential closeout — and so far, that’s how it’s playing out. The Spurs lead 76-55 with 5:35 left in the third quarter.
Raul Trey Lopez
After dominant half, fans see Spurs closing this out
As the Spurs built an early lead, the energy in the stands carried a strong sense of optimism.
“It’s amazing — they’re out there killing it right now,” Spurs fan JC said, pointing to Victor Wembanyama’s impact. “He doesn’t miss a shot when he’s out there. We’re going to take the win, that’s for sure.”
Spurs fan Corey Morales echoed that confidence. “The Spurs are riding on some good momentum, and I feel like we’re going to take off in the next half,” he said.
Amy Parks, left, asks another fan to take a picture of her as San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson signs her cowboy hat.
Asked if he was concerned about that momentum fading, Morales didn’t hesitate: “Nah. I’ve got faith.”
Rhyma Castillo
Spurs bring swagger in Game 5
The Spurs have brought plenty of swagger through the opening half of a game that is quickly turning into a blowout.
Victor Wembanyama flexed his arms after his first basket on a dunk, then unleashed an emphatic fist pump after a block early in the second quarter.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) during the first half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Greg Luca
Spurs dominating since halftime of Game 4
In the last 3 1/2 quarters of this series, dating to the second half of Game 4, the Spurs have outscored Portland 127-63.
Fans feed off fast Spurs start
The energy carried into the opening quarter at The Rock at La Cantera, where Spurs fans were all smiles as San Antonio jumped out to an early lead.
“Oohs” and “ahhs” rippled through the crowd after a string of plays from Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama, with each highlight pulling fans to their feet.
The buzz continues to build, with fans ready to see the Spurs put together a dominant Game 5.
Raul Trey Lopez
Spurs defense shutting Portland down
It’s a defensive masterclass so far from the Spurs. Blazers 13 of 40, 2 of 17 from 3.
Portland’s best chance in this one was to get irrationally hot from the field. It’s not happening so far.
Crowd was solid at The Rock ahead of Game 5
The Rock at La Cantera is already buzzing as Game 5 begins, with crowd chatter and music filling the air as Spurs fans settle in to watch San Antonio take on the Portland Trail Blazers.
The turnout mirrored what was seen during Sunday and Friday’s watch parties, with another packed crowd showing up early to claim spots and soak in the playoff atmosphere.
Pans pack The Rock as the Spurs face the Trail Blazers in Game 5.
A loud “Go Spurs Go” chant broke out, echoing across the venue. Boos rang out when Deni Avdija appeared on screen, quickly drowned out by cheers for Victor Wembanyama as fans geared up for tonight’s battle.
Raul Trey Lopez
Champagnie was on fire
Keldon Johnson honored before Game 5 tipoff
Keldon Johnson celebrates with his teammates after he receives the John Havlicek Trophy as the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year before Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Tom Orsborn
Spurs up fast
If there was a chance this young Spurs team would exhale after two big wins in Portland, it doesn’t appear to be happening yet.
They’re locked in. Up 12-2 after the first 2:54. Portland needs timeout.
Spurs Jackals howl ahead of Game 5
Spurs fans are bringing the noise before Game 5, including the Spurs Jackals, a group dedicated to “building the loudest, most intimidating home-court atmosphere in the NBA.”
One fan, who calls himself “Wolf Man Sam,” showed up in a wolf mask and howled with the crowd outside the arena on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, before Game 5 of the Spurs, Trail Blazers.
“Being a Spurs fan here at the playoffs this season, it means everything,” said one fan who calls himself “Wolf Man Sam.”
Wearing a snarling wolf mask, Wolf Man Sam howled alongside his fellow Spurs fans before the Spurs’ Game 5 matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Rhyma Castillo
Spurs arrive in style for Game 5
Wembanyama kept it minimal, wearing a white long-sleeve shirt with relaxed camo pants and green Nike sneakers. Subtle accessories, including a chain and tinted shades, elevated the look without distracting from its clean feel.
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell pairs a cream-toned outfit with black loafers, adding a polished touch to his tunnel fit.
Raul Trey Lopez
Blazers stick with same Game 5 starters
Despite speculation Portland could swap in Robert Williams, coach Tiago Splitter is sticking with the same starting five Tuesday night.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said it wouldn’t matter. “We’ve seen plenty of both,” he said.
Donovan Clingan has started all four games, averaging 6.3 points and 8.5 rebounds in about 20 minutes per night, with Portland outscored by 38 points during his time on the floor.
Williams has been more productive off the bench, averaging 8.8 points and 7.5 rebounds on 68% shooting in 22.5 minutes, with the Blazers plus-8 while he’s on the court.
Greg Luca
A little Spurs flair before tipoff
Fan Amy Parks shows off her nails before Game 5.
San Antonio Spurs fan Amy Parks shows off her nails before tipoff at Frost Bank Center.
Sam Owens
Spurs unfazed by Blazers lineup
Blazers coach Tiago Splitter said he’ll wait until the last minute to reveal his Game 5 starting lineup, with speculation Robert Williams could start.
Tom Orsborn
Jordan McLaughlin, wife send fan to Game 5
Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin and his wife gave away their Game 5 tickets via TikTok, sending Robert Raygoza to tonight’s game after he showed off his Spurs tattoo.
@anissaclaiborne Replying to @Robert Raygoza CONGRATULATIONS ROBERT!! DM ME, HURRY!!! #spurs #gospursgo #sanantonio #ticketgiveaway ♬ original sound - Anissa McLaughlin
Raul Trey Lopez
Mitch Johnson on Spurs’ youth in closeout game
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on the challenges of a young roster facing a closeout game: “It’s our first one, so we’ll see here pretty soon. Obviously there will be a level of competitiveness, and then there will be a level of maniacal desire to survive.” pic.twitter.com/QbK6nP8Q0P
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) April 29, 2026
Greg Luca
Game 5 brings full arena show
Amalia Medina sports an alien balloon animal on her head before Game 5, where the Spurs can finish off the Trail Blazers.
Game 5 isn’t just big on the court. San Antonio native Spensha Baker will sing the national anthem ahead of tipoff.
“I’m honored to be singing the National Anthem at tonight’s Playoff Game,” she wrote in a Tuesday story post to Instagram.
Halftime features Duo Transcend, with DJ Quake, the Spurs Hype Squad and The Coyote handling in-game energy. Nalani is set to perform in the Ultra Club during warmups and overtime.
Rhyma Castillo
Commerce Street stays open if Spurs close it out
Commerce Street will remain open tonight if the Spurs close out the Trail Blazers in Game 5, according to San Antonio police.
Fans looking to celebrate downtown won’t face the same roadblocks as Sunday, when East Commerce Street was shut down and cut short postgame celebrations.
Police say there are no planned closures ahead of tipoff, even with the Spurs one win away from advancing.
Jacob Beltran
Game 5 is here. A Spurs win still means free tacos in the morning.
The Spurs can close it out in Game 5 against the Trail Blazers tonight. As you follow along, remember you can score free tacos, coffee and conchas if they do.
By Greg Luca, Staff Writers, via San Antonio Express-News