The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the conference semifinals by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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We\u2019re bringing you the best of the 2026 NBA Playoffs<\/a>, presented by Google, with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, recaps and highlights from tonight\u2019s action.<\/p>\n The 76ers defeated the Celtics 113-97<\/a>, dominating the second half behind Joel Embiid (33 pts)<\/a> to force Game 6 in Philadelphia on Thursday.<\/p>\n The Knicks took a 3-2 series lead by beating the Hawks 126-97<\/a>, led by Jalen Brunson (39 pts, 8 ast)<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the nightcap, the Spurs closed out the Trail Blazers 114-95<\/a>, winning their first Playoff series since 2017. They\u2019ll face the winner of the Nuggets-Timberwolves series in the conference semifinals.<\/p>\n APRIL 29, 2026 \/ 1:02 ET<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (17 pts, 14 reb, 3 ast, 6 blk) is your top performer of the night.<\/p>\n APRIL 29, 2026 \/ 12:58 ET<\/p>\n WEMBY LEADS SPURS TO ROUND 2 🚨<\/p>\n 17 points He’s the youngest player with 15p, 10r and 5b in a series-clincher! pic.twitter.com\/a45kgmjLJb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n APRIL 29, 2026 \/ 12:43 ET<\/p>\n LIVE: Trail Blazers\/Spurs Game 5 Postgame Presser<\/p>\n NBA Playoffs presented by @Google<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/qZVfglKDab<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n APRIL 29, 2026 \/ 12:26 ET<\/p>\n San Antonio takes it 114-95<\/a>, defeating Portland 4-1 to win their first Playoff series since 2017.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (17 pts on 5-of-7 shooting, 14 reb, 6 blk) controlled the paint late and joined five of his teammates in double figures.<\/p>\n De\u2019Aaron Fox (21 pts) led the team in scoring, putting up 13 in the fourth quarter to help ice the game.<\/p>\n Wemby is the first player with 10+ rebounds and 6+ blocks in consecutive Playoff games since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1997.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s like no one else,\u201d Fox said of Wembanyama.<\/p>\n The Spurs led by as many as 28 in the contest, then ended the night with their celebratory drum ritual.<\/p>\n They\u2019ll face the winner of the Nuggets-Timberwolves series in the conference semis.<\/p>\n APRIL 29, 2026 \/ 12:17 ET<\/p>\n 108-92 with 2:03 to go.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (17 pts, 14 reb, 6 blk) just delivered a thunderous swat, sending a Jerami Grant shot into the crowd, then rejected a dunk attempt from Toumani Camara.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s just wiping things out,\u201d said Doris Burke. \u201cI would not venture into the paint. I don\u2019t think I\u2019d venture into the zip code.\u201d<\/p>\n APRIL 29, 2026 \/ 12:03 ET<\/p>\n 95-82 San Antonio with 6:30 to go in the fourth quarter, as the Blazers start the period on a 19-9 run.<\/p>\n Robert Williams III (11 pts, 7 reb) and Sidy Cissoko (11 pts, 3 stl) have given Portland a lift off the bench.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 11:37 ET<\/p>\n \u201cM-V-P! M-V-P!\u201d chants are raining down at Frost Bank Center for Victor Wembanyama (12 pts, 10 reb, 3 ast, 4 blk).<\/p>\n I mean, what big man does this?<\/p>\n COUNT IT 👽<\/p>\n 📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com\/a59dwQozxT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Spurs are cruising, up 86-65 with 1:03 to go in the third quarter.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 11:21 ET<\/p>\n 76-55 San Antonio with 5:31 to go in the third quarter, as the Spurs and Blazers play even in the third quarter.<\/p>\n Stephon Castle (15 pts) and Dylan Harper (12 pts) have joined Julian Champagnie (16 pts) in double figures, as the entire Spurs starting lineup runs a +10 mark or better.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 11:17 ET<\/p>\n LIVE: Hawks\/Knicks Game 5 Postgame Presser <\/p>\n NBA Playoffs presented by @Google<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/pzcHUkaLnm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 11:03 ET<\/p>\n BRUNSON WENT OFF IN GAME 5!<\/p>\n 39 PTS (15-23 FGM) KNICKS WIN AT HOME. \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 10:57 ET<\/p>\n San Antonio\u2019s shooting 66.7% so far, led by Julian Champagnie (14 pts, 4-of-5 3PA), and holding Portland to 36.7% from the field.<\/p>\n The Spurs led by as many as 28 in the first half.<\/p>\n Deni Avdija (16 pts) is the top scorer for the Trail Blazers.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 10:48 ET<\/p>\n The Knicks beat the Hawks 126-97<\/a>, leading by as many as 32 points in front of their fans at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson (39 pts, 8 ast, 1 turnover) was dominant, keying the Knicks to a 57% shooting night from the field and a 60-42 advantage in points in the paint.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve got to be ready for the next game,\u201d said Brunson. \u201cThe right mindset \u2014 this (game) is over with.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The Hawks had five scorers in double figures, led by Jalen Johnson (18 pts). This is the second time they\u2019ve been held under 100 points in back-to-back games this season.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 10:36 ET<\/p>\n Watch the Captain go to work. The Knicks have been in firm control throughout the second half.<\/p>\n JALEN BRUNSON BAG WORK 😮💨😮💨<\/p>\n He’s got 34 on 14-22 shooting in Game 5! pic.twitter.com\/9xNCVVx4zy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 10:17 ET<\/p>\n Julian Champagne (11 pts) leads San Antonio in scoring, as the Trail Blazers controlled the interior, but couldn\u2019t find their long-range shooting stroke in the first.<\/p>\n The Spurs are 5-of-12 (41.7%) from deep, while the Blazers are 2-of-13 (15.4%).<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 10:05 ET<\/p>\n EMBIID DELIVERED IN A MUST-WIN GAME 👏<\/p>\n 33 PTS (18 in 2H) Philly wins Game 5 on the road to keep their season alive! pic.twitter.com\/5Pq2cbh8CW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 9:55 ET<\/p>\n LIVE: 76ers\/Celtics Game 5 Postgame Presser<\/p>\n NBA Playoffs presented by @Google<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/gGtzNmxE32<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 9:47 ET<\/p>\n 73-57 Knicks with 7:30 to go in the third quarter, as Jalen Brunson (20 pts) pushes his scoring total.<\/p>\n He\u2019s handily outplayed CJ McCollum, who has four points on 2-of-7 shooting.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 9:40 ET<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs can close out the Trail Blazers in the nightcap of tonight\u2019s action on ESPN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Portland:<\/p>\n San Antonio:<\/p>\n Watch Dylan Harper off the Spurs bench \u2014 he and Stephon Castle joined Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook as the only duos to score 25+ points while 21 years of age or younger in Game 3.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 9:34 ET<\/p>\n We\u2019re headed back to Philadelphia, as the Sixers rose up in the second half to defeat the Celtics 113-97<\/a>.<\/p>\n Joel Embiid (33 pts) dominated the Celtics\u2019 front line, while Tyrese Maxey (25 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast) and Paul George (18 pts, 9 reb, 7 ast, team-high +19) filled in the gaps.<\/p>\n EMBIID IS HOOPIN’ IN THE 2ND HALF!<\/p>\n 18 PTS (7-10 FGM)<\/p>\n Sixers lead by 13 with under 2 to play in Game 5🍿 https:\/\/t.co\/KQXG1KETwx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nB6E7b7SoB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Quentin Grimes (18 pts, 4 3PM) added firepower in 24:04 off the Sixers\u2019 bench.<\/p>\n Jayson Tatum (24 pts, 16 reb) starred for the Celtics, while Jaylen Brown (24 pts) contributed.<\/p>\n But Payton Pritchard (12 pts) was the only other player to reach double figures, as the team shot just 28.2% from 3-point range.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 9:27 ET<\/p>\n 111-96 Sixers with 2:16 to go in the fourth quarter, as they fought to extend their season.<\/p>\n They\u2019ve earned a 61-39 advantage in the second half.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 9:25 ET<\/p>\n 64-48 New York at the break, although the Hawks closed the half on a 11-5 run to cut into the advantage.<\/p>\n The Knicks have built a 40-22 gap in points in the paint, leading by as many as 22 during the contest.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 9:22 ET<\/p>\n 104-94 Philadelphia with 4:04 to go, as the Sixers\u2019 physicality and shooting takes control of the ballgame.<\/p>\n Joel Embiid (33 pts) has been dominant in the second half, as has the Philly defense. Paul George and Quentin Grimes have dogged Jaylen Brown, while VJ Edgecombe is making Jayson Tatum work.<\/p>\n They\u2019re 6-of-11 from the field in the fourth, while Boston is 3-of-17.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 9:14 ET<\/p>\n You can feel the tension in the air in TD Garden, as the Sixers seek to keep their season alive and force a Game 6 in Philly.<\/p>\n 100-94 Sixers on another Quentin Grimes (18 pts on 5-of-7 shooting) 3-pointer \u2014 their largest lead of the night.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 9:12 ET<\/p>\n 59-37 Knicks with 3:08 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n New York\u2019s had their shooting touch all night, knocking down 60.5% of their shots.<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson (14 pts, 4 ast) and Karl-Anthony Towns (14 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast) are sparking the Knicks offense.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 9:10 ET<\/p>\n Mike Breen said, as Joel Embiid (29 pts) pulled up for a floater in the lane over Neemias Queta.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is catching the ball where he wants to and not bailing out this Celtics defense,\u201d said Tim Legler.<\/p>\n Sam Hauser (8 pts) has hit back-to-back 3-pointers to keep Boston in reach.<\/p>\n 94-92 Sixers with 7:33 to go in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 9:02 ET<\/p>\n 88-86 Sixers with 10:54 to go in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n Philly\u2019s found the stroke from deep, going 8-for-12 from 3-point range to bring their total to 13-for-36 (36.1%) for the night.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 8:49 ET<\/p>\n Joel Embiid (25 pts) has been unstoppable, leading the 76ers on a run.<\/p>\n Jayson Tatum (18 pts, 11 reb), Tyrese Maxey (16 pts, 5 reb) and Payton Pritchard (12 pts, 6 ast) have just traded 3-pointers on three consecutive possessions.<\/p>\n Fans in the TD Garden are living and dying with every basket right now, as Philly\u2019s cut the lead to 74-70 with 4:17 to go in the third quarter.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 8:44 ET<\/p>\n After Jonathan Kuminga delivered an alley-oop slam, Mitchell Robinson (6 pts, 3 reb) just posterized him on an offensive rebound. It\u2019s a 65.6 on the Dunk Score scale.<\/p>\n MITCHELL ON HIS HEAD 😵💫 pic.twitter.com\/Q64qq5RFvi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 33-22 Knicks with 33.3 seconds to go in the first.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 8:41 ET<\/p>\n 65-60 Boston with 7:37 to go in the third, as Joel Embiid (21 pts, 6 ast) continues to attack.<\/p>\n He got Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 retreating in the lane, then rose up for a patented free throw line jumper.<\/span><\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 8:36 ET<\/p>\n 27-20 Knicks with 2:11 to go in the first quarter, but Jonathan Kuminga (4 pts) just threw down an absolute stunner of a slam.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a 78.0 on the Dunk Score scale.<\/p>\n JK Just Keeps Rising ✈️✈️✈️ https:\/\/t.co\/orzrqiY36E<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fkS9fm4eqA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 8:27 ET<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve got to start knocking those down,\u201d said Nurse, according to ESPN\u2019s Lisa Salters.<\/p>\n Philly\u2019s 5-of-20 from 3-point range as the second half begins.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 8:17 ET<\/p>\n The Aussie has six of the Hawks first eight points on 3-of-3 shooting, as the Hawks turn up the defensive pressure against the Knicks.<\/p>\n So far, New York\u2019s handled it well, taking a 11-8 lead with 8:08 to go in the first quarter.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 8:10 ET<\/p>\n Boston closes on a 7-2 run to take the lead into the break. They\u2019re up to 51.1% FG shooting on the night, while Philly\u2019s at 42.5%.<\/p>\n Payton Pritchard (9 pts, 6 ast) is +16 on the game so far. His quickness and shooting ability have given the Sixers\u2019 problems, allowing Boston\u2019s spaced, whirring offense to find room against Nick Nurse\u2019s lane-packing style of defense.<\/p>\n APRIL 28, 2026 \/ 8:06 ET<\/p>\n Joel Embiid (13 pts, 5 ast) just hit a soft fadeaway in the lane over Neemias Queta (6 pts, 9 reb).<\/p>\n .@JoelEmbiid<\/a> up to 1️⃣3️⃣ points pic.twitter.com\/PhNwpY95Hj<\/a><\/p>\nWhat we know after Tuesday\u2019s games:<\/h2>\n
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Tuesday\u2019s results<\/h2>\n
One time for Victor Wembanyama<\/h2>\n
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5-7 shooting<\/p>\nPostgame Presser: Trail Blazers-Spurs<\/h2>\n
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Spurs advance to conference semifinals<\/h2>\n
Spurs regain command<\/h2>\n
Trail Blazers within striking distance<\/h2>\n
A serenade for Wemby<\/h2>\n
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Spurs in control<\/h2>\n
Postgame Presser: Hawks-Knicks<\/h2>\n
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One time for Jalen Brunson<\/h2>\n
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3-2 SERIES LEAD IN ROUND 1. pic.twitter.com\/WZ1OMmDv6w<\/a><\/p>\nSpurs up 65-45 at the break<\/h2>\n
New York wins pivotal Game 5<\/h2>\n
Knicks rolling in MSG<\/h2>\n
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Spurs lead 36-26 after one<\/h2>\n
One time for Joel Embiid<\/h2>\n
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8 AST<\/p>\nPostgame Presser: 76ers-Celtics<\/h2>\n
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Brunson sparking as Knicks maintain lead<\/h2>\n
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Sixers win, force Game 6<\/h2>\n
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Philly stepping on the gas<\/h2>\n
Knicks lead at the half<\/h2>\n
Sixers in control<\/h2>\n
Every possession matters in Boston right now<\/h2>\n
Knicks open up big lead<\/h2>\n
\u2018This is vintage Embiid right now\u2019<\/h2>\n
Sixers take the lead<\/h2>\n
Sixers, Celtics trading big shots<\/h2>\n
Mitch Rob responds with a poster<\/h2>\n
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Sixers cut it to five<\/h2>\n
Kuminga rises up, but Knicks lead<\/h2>\n
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Nick Nurse urges team to keep firing<\/h2>\n
Dyson Daniels hot early<\/h2>\n
Celtics up 57-50 at the half<\/h2>\n
Embiid making his presence felt<\/h2>\n
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