San Antonio Spurs Advance to Second Round of 2026 NBA Playoffs

Fans of the San Antonio Spurs have a lot to celebrate as the team has successfully clinched its first playoff series victory since 2017, marking a significant step in their post-season journey. The Spurs secured this triumph by overpowering the Portland Trail Blazers with a decisive score of 114-95, concluding the series in just five games. One of the highlights of the playoff series was the performance of De’Aaron Fox, who emerged as a key player, leading the team by scoring 21 points and dishing out nine assists. Meanwhile, rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama fortified his reputation by contributing 17 points along with 14 rebounds, bouncing back admirably from an injury scare that had raised concerns early in the series. With this victory, the Spurs have advanced to the second round of the playoffs and will face the winner of the Denver Nuggets versus Minnesota Timberwolves series. Currently, Minnesota holds a narrow lead in that match-up, leading 3-2. As the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, the Spurs will enjoy home-court advantage, setting the stage for Game 1 and Game 2 to take place at Frost Bank Center before the series shifts to an away format. For fans eager to attend the upcoming games, second-round tickets are already available. The starting price for tickets to Game 1 is approximately $173.