"Victor Wembanyama notched 35 points in a 111-98 Game 1 first-round victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, breaking Tim Duncan's longstanding franchise record for the most points scored by a Spurs player in a playoff debut."
"Wembanyama has now been named the league's 2026 Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the youngest player ever and the first unanimous DPOY honoree, earning all 100 first-place votes."
"The Spurs finished the season with the league's second-best record at 62-20, marking a significant turnaround after seven years in the lottery wilderness."
Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his playoff debut, breaking Tim Duncan's franchise record. He was named the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the youngest and first unanimous winner. Wembanyama received all 100 first-place votes, surpassing Chet Holgrem and Ausar Thompson in the voting. The Spurs finished the season with a 62-20 record, marking a significant return to the postseason after years of struggle. Wembanyama is also a top-three finisher in MVP voting for the first time.
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