Spurs' Wembanyama Leads Playoff Debut vs. Portland

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San Antonio's Young Spursquad, led by 22-year-old Phenom Victor Wimbanyama, hits the playoff Sunday against Portland with most of the roster making their debut.

Earlier this week, Coach Gregg Popovich, still recovering from a stroke last November, dropped wisdom on the team's day true to what got them though.

League's second best record at 62 wins and 20 losses, plus their first Southwest Division title since 2017.

Players like Stefan Kassel soaked it up, feeling pumped about their spot, while vets like Harrison Barnes and the Aaron Fox bring real postseason.

Know how to, the mix. Meanwhile, Portland snagged the 7 seed with a rally win over Phenix, led by Denny Abdisha's 41 points and 12 assists.

But they face A, Spurs team that's ten and oh at home against them in playoffs, including that epic 1999 Miracle comeback.

Everyone's healthy now, Wimbanyama, Kassel and Dylan Harper shook off late injuries, and with Wimbi as the best kept secrets since Portland never saw.

Him this season, the Spurs are locked in for their first series since 2019.