De’Aaron Fox Takes Over Late as Spurs Survive Scare and Advance
A dominant start, a sudden scare and a clutch finish—this was not just a playoff win, it was a statement moment for San Antonio.
The Spurs are moving on, but not without a reminder of how quickly control can slip away in postseason basketball. After building a massive early lead against Portland, the game looked all but finished by halftime. The energy was high, the execution was sharp and everything seemed to fall into place. Even with Victor Wembanyama relatively quiet in the opening minutes, San Antonio’s depth carried them forward.
But playoff basketball has a way of shifting momentum without warning.
Portland came alive in the second half. The Trail Blazers chipped away, possession by possession, cutting what was once a 28-point gap into something far more uncomfortable. Suddenly, the pressure flipped. What looked like a routine closeout game turned into a test of composure.
And that is where De’Aaron Fox stepped in.
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When the game tightened and nerves began to show, Fox delivered. He controlled the tempo, attacked when it mattered and scored crucial points in the fourth quarter to shut the door on any comeback hopes. His performance wasn’t just about numbers, it was about timing. He made sure the Spurs didn’t lose grip when it mattered most.
Meanwhile, Wembanyama still made his presence felt. Even on a quieter scoring night, his defense and rebounding anchored the team. This comes just days after returning from a concerning concussion earlier in the series, adding another layer to his growing impact in high-stakes moments.
This victory means more than just advancing. It marks San Antonio’s first trip past the opening round in nearly a decade. For a franchise that has spent years rebuilding, this signals a shift. The Spurs are no longer just developing, they are competing.
And now, the road gets tougher.
With a matchup against either Denver or Minnesota looming, both dealing with their own challenges, San Antonio enters the next round with confidence and momentum. But they also carry a lesson from this game—no lead is safe and every moment matters.
The Spurs have shown they can dominate. Now they must prove they can sustain it against stronger opposition.
Stay with us for continuing coverage as the NBA playoffs intensify and the race for the championship takes another dramatic turn.
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