Spurs Take Game 1 Over Trail Blazers in NBA 2K26 Simulation

Victor Wembanyama leads San Antonio to 110-102 victory in playoff opener

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:56pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in bold, geometric shapes and colors representing a basketball game between two teams, conveying the competitive spirit of the playoff matchup.An abstract, cubist-inspired illustration captures the intensity and energy of the first-round playoff battle between the Spurs and Trail Blazers.San Antonio Today

According to a simulation of the first-round NBA playoff matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers in NBA 2K26, the Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers 110-102 in Game 1. Victor Wembanyama led the way for San Antonio with 31 points, 16 rebounds, and 8 assists, just missing a triple-double. De'Aaron Fox also had 24 points and 8 assists for the Spurs, who overcame a 9-point Trail Blazers lead at one point to take the win.

Why it matters

This simulated matchup provides an early look at how the real-life playoff series between the Spurs and Trail Blazers could play out, with San Antonio's young superstar Wembanyama leading the charge. The Trail Blazers proved they could keep the game close, but ultimately fell short against the Spurs' firepower.

The details

In the NBA 2K26 simulation, the Spurs and Trail Blazers traded leads throughout the game, with Portland holding a 9-point advantage at one point. However, San Antonio was able to rally in the second half, outscoring the Trail Blazers 56-46 over the final two quarters to secure the 110-102 victory. Wembanyama was the star, falling just shy of a triple-double with 31 points, 16 rebounds, and 8 assists. De'Aaron Fox added 24 points and 8 assists for the Spurs. For Portland, Jerami Grant scored 29 points and Deni Avdija had 27, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the Spurs.

  • The NBA Playoffs are finally here, with the top 16 teams battling for the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
  • This was Game 1 of the first-round playoff series between the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The young superstar for the San Antonio Spurs, who was named Player of the Game after scoring 31 points, grabbing 16 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists in the simulated Game 1 victory.

De'Aaron Fox

The veteran point guard for the Spurs, who contributed 24 points and 8 assists to help lead San Antonio to the win.

Jerami Grant

The leading scorer for the Portland Trail Blazers, pouring in 29 points in the simulated Game 1 loss.

Deni Avdija

The Trail Blazers forward who scored 27 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Spurs.

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What they’re saying

“Victor was just two assists away from a triple-double, but he also earned three steals and four blocks. He was a dominant force out there.”

— Massimo Marchiano, Author

“The Trail Blazers proved they can keep up with a talented team like the Spurs, but they'll need to make some adjustments to even the series in Game 2.”

— Massimo Marchiano, Author

What’s next

The Spurs will look to take a 2-0 series lead when they host the Trail Blazers in Game 2 on Thursday night.

The takeaway

This simulated Game 1 matchup showcases the potential of the Spurs' young star Victor Wembanyama, who dominated with a near triple-double performance. While the Trail Blazers kept the game close, they ultimately fell short against San Antonio's firepower, setting up an intriguing playoff series between these two teams.