San Antonio Spurs advance to NBA Western Conference semifinals

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 in Game 5 of their NBA playoff series to secure a spot in the Western Conference semifinals. Reports vary on the series progression, with one source stating the Spurs won the series in Game 5, while another suggested they had taken a 3-1 lead previously. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with a double-double, contributing significant rebounds and blocks despite recent injury concerns. Deni Avdija was the top scorer for Portland with 22 points. The Spurs will face either the Denver Nuggets or the Minnesota Timberwolves in the next round. In other playoff news, the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 128-96, while the New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-97.