Wembanyama’s 35 points were the most by a Spurs player in an NBA playoff debut, though it still trailed Luka Dončić ’s all-time record of 42. Wembanyama was named a finalist for the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year and MVP awards on Sunday, too. Both Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox added 17 points each, and Devin Vassell finished with 15 points.

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SAN ANTONIO — As Scoot Henderson sat down in front of a microphone Sunday in San Antonio and began to reflect on his introduction to the NBA playoffs, he was comforted by a reassuring reality. “We got the first game out the way,

Not saying it’s all on Duren, but the Pistons thrive on defense and limiting easy buckets near the rim. They were outscored 54-34 in points in the paint — clear evidence that Detroit’s frontcourt failed them.

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While no team was more impressive than the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder, Jayson Tatum shined in his playoff return for the Boston Celtics.

San Antonio kicked off its first postseason series in six seasons with a visual feast against the Trail Blazers.