I felt that this was inevitable, board members were increasingly critical and pushed him to take a step back, especially with recent political stances he has taken.
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Close-up of Victor Wembanyama standing behind a Spurs teammate during a stoppage, both looking focused as the scoreboard shows Spurs leading 111–98 with 12.8 seconds left in the 4th quarter.
Wide shot of the court with players standing near midcourt as the clock winds down. The crowd, dressed in bright Fiesta colors, is on its feet while the scoreboard shows Spurs up 111–98 with 8.3 seconds remaining.
Players from both teams begin to gather near the center of the court as the final seconds tick away. Fans in the lower bowl stand and celebrate with the Spurs leading 111–98.
Final buzzer moment—Wembanyama in the foreground with a calm expression as the scoreboard reads “Final: Spurs 111, Blazers 98.” Fans behind him clap and celebrate as San Antonio takes Game 1.
And THAT WILL DO IT!!!!!!!!!
Spurs takes Game 1, 98-110, and what a show by Wemby!
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Deni Avdija backs down a defender in the paint and begins a turnaround move, with two Spurs defenders closing in. The scoreboard shows Spurs leading 110–96 with 58 seconds left in the 4th quarter.
Avdija rises into a contested turnaround jumper in the lane, leaning slightly as a Spurs defender contests with an outstretched arm. Teammates and defenders watch from around the key.
The shot drops through the net as players begin to turn upcourt. The scoreboard still shows San Antonio comfortably ahead late in the game.
Seriously, Blazers are NOT going away quietly tonight at all……
Deni Avdija with the turnaround jump shot.
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Victor Wembanyama (Spurs, black jersey #1) elevates near the rim on the right side, catching the ball in traffic as two Blazers defenders in white converge. Score shows Spurs leading 103–92 with 3:43 left in the 4th.
Wembanyama extends above the defenders and powers the ball toward the rim, his length clearly overmatching the contest as he finishes the play.
The ball flushes through the net for a dunk, pushing the Spurs’ lead further as nearby defenders turn to react.
Close-up of Wembanyama jogging back on defense, composed expression, as the scoreboard updates to Spurs 105–92 with 3:41 remaining in the 4th.
WEMBY WITH THE ALLEY OOP DUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And hope for the Blazers in this game is slowly slipping away…….
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Matisse Thybulle (white Trail Blazers jersey) catches the ball on the right wing beyond the arc, squared up as Spurs defenders in black begin to close out. Score shows Spurs leading 100–85 with 6:00 left in the 4th.
Thybulle rises into a deep three-point attempt from well beyond the arc, shooting over an outstretched defender while teammates space the floor.
The ball arcs toward the basket as players in the paint prepare for a rebound; defenders turn to locate the ball mid-flight.
The shot drops through the net for three points, trimming the deficit slightly as players start to turn upcourt.
THREE BY MATISSE THYBULLE, 26 FOOT THREE!!!!!!!!!!
Blazers won't go down quietly tonight……
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Scoot Henderson (white Trail Blazers jersey) drives into the lane and rises near the free-throw line for a pull-up jumper, with multiple Spurs defenders in black closing in. Scoreboard shows Spurs leading 100–83 with 6:39 left in the 4th.
Henderson releases a mid-range jump shot over a contest, leaning slightly forward as a defender raises a hand to challenge.
The ball arcs toward the rim as players in the paint prepare for a rebound; Spurs defenders hold position while Blazers watch the shot.
The jumper drops through the net for two points as players turn to run back, cutting slightly into the Spurs’ lead late in the 4th.
Scoot Henderson makes the 16 foot pullup jump shot
And it's 15 point game, Spurs haven't made basket in while…….
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Spurs guard Dylan Harper (black jersey) drives into the lane from the right side, weaving between two Trail Blazers defenders in white. The scoreboard shows Spurs leading 91–72 early in the 4th quarter.
Harper rises near the rim and releases a running layup with his right hand as multiple defenders contest from both sides, bodies crowding the paint.
The ball drops through the net for two points as players gather under the basket; Spurs extend their lead and the Blazers begin to signal for a timeout.
Dylan Harper with the running layup, IT'S IN!!!!!!!
Timeout Blazers, they looked gassed right now.
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Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (white jersey) drives baseline and goes up for a close-range layup as Victor Wembanyama (#1, black Spurs jersey) rotates over to contest. Score shows Spurs leading 91–72 early in the 4th quarter.
Wembanyama elevates with his long reach and meets Grant at the rim, extending his right arm toward the ball as Grant releases the shot under pressure.
Wembanyama blocks the layup cleanly at the basket, sending the ball away while Grant loses balance and begins to fall under the hoop.
Grant lands on the floor beneath the basket as Spurs players turn to recover the loose ball; Wembanyama remains upright near the rim after the emphatic rejection.
Jerami Grant, 1 foot layup, and it's blocked by Wemby.
Nothing going right for Blazer right now.
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Spurs guard Julian Champagnie (black jersey #30) rises on the left wing for a three-pointer with a defender in white closing out. Score shows Spurs leading 84–70 with 54 seconds left in the 3rd quarter.
Champagnie releases the shot with a high arc as the defender contests with an outstretched arm; teammates and defenders watch from the paint.
The ball travels toward the basket while players underneath prepare for a rebound; fans in the stands begin to react.
The shot drops through the net as Champagnie holds his shooting follow-through, and the crowd behind the basket rises, signaling a made three that extends the Spurs’ lead.
Julian Champagnie with the nice 24 foot three point jumper.
Largest lead of the night for the Spurs.
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Portland (white) attacks the rim as a lob pass is thrown toward Robert Williams III cutting into the paint. Multiple Spurs defenders in black collapse under the basket. Score shows Spurs leading 82–68 with 1:55 left in the 3rd quarter.
Robert Williams III elevates above defenders and catches the lob mid-air near the rim, with arms extended as Spurs players jump to contest the play.
Williams finishes the play with a powerful one-handed alley-oop dunk, slamming the ball through the hoop as defenders land beneath him and teammates watch from the perimeter.
Robert Williams III with the 1 foot alley oop dunk.
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Portland (white) sets up in the half court at Frost Bank Center as Deni Avdija rises on the right wing for a three-pointer over a closing Spurs defender. Score shows Spurs leading 74–63 with 3:44 left in the 3rd quarter. Colorful crowd fills the background.
Avdija releases the shot with a high follow-through while a Spurs defender contests with an outstretched arm. Teammates and defenders watch from the paint and perimeter as the ball begins its arc.
The ball travels toward the rim as players under the basket prepare for a rebound. A referee near the baseline signals while Spurs defenders box out Portland players.
The shot drops through the net for three points. Avdija holds his follow-through as players react under the basket, cutting into the Spurs’ lead late in the third quarter.
Deni Avdija with the 25 foot three.
Blazers are not going away at all.
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Wide broadcast view at Frost Bank Center with Portland (white) bringing the ball up near midcourt against San Antonio (black). Crowd sections are color-coordinated in teal, pink, and yellow. Score bug shows Spurs leading 59–49 with about 8 seconds left in the 2nd quarter.
Portland guard dribbles at the top of the key in the final seconds, defended closely by a Spurs player as teammates space out along the perimeter. Game clock shows just over 3 seconds remaining in the half.
Blazers player drives into the paint and attempts a contested shot at the rim as multiple Spurs defenders converge. Arms are raised around the basket, creating a crowded, heavily defended look with under a second left.
The buzzer sounds as players stand under the basket after the missed attempt. Scoreboard reads Spurs 59, Blazers 49 at halftime, while fans in bright shirts stand and react in the background.
And halftime.
It's a 10 point game, Blazers are hanging on despite Wemby getting whatever he wants inside…….
Can Spurs keep the rhythm going and control the pace?
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Victor Wembanyama gathers the ball in the paint, surrounded by multiple Blazers defenders as he steps toward the rim. Score shows Spurs leading 54–47 with 2:15 left in the second quarter; a stat graphic for Portland appears on the left.
Wembanyama elevates in traffic for a close-range attempt, extending his long arms over defenders as he releases a soft shot near the rim.
The ball drops through the net as Wembanyama completes the driving layup, with defenders underneath looking up at the finish.
Wembanyama lands and turns to run back on defense while nearby players reset; the crowd in bright playoff shirts reacts in the background.
Wemby, leans over people, to make a basket.
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Blazers guard Jrue Holiday drives along the left side and lofts a high pass toward the rim, with Spurs defenders collapsing into the paint. Score shows Spurs leading 52–40 in the second quarter.
Robert Williams III explodes toward the basket, rising above defenders as the lob arrives near the rim, hands extended to catch the pass midair.
Williams secures the ball and powers it downward, finishing the alley-oop dunk over a contesting Spurs defender as teammates and nearby players watch.
Williams hangs briefly on the rim after the dunk before dropping down, while players begin to turn upcourt and the crowd reacts to the highlight play.
That's a nice fake out to set up Robert Williams III's alley oop dunk, and that forces the Spurs to take a timeout as 16 point lead has trimmed down to just 10.
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Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox rises on the right wing for a deep three-pointer with a Blazers defender closing out, as teammates and defenders watch from the paint. Score shows Spurs leading 45–34 in the second quarter.
Fox releases the shot from well beyond the arc, his shooting arm extended as the defender contests late and players under the basket prepare for a rebound.
The ball drops cleanly through the net for three as players turn upcourt, with the Spurs bench and crowd reacting in the background.
THREE BY DE'AARON FOX, 25 FOOT THREE POINTER!!!!!!!!
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Blazers forward Deni Avdija drives into the paint from the right side, splitting two Spurs defenders as he gathers the ball near the rim. Score shows Spurs leading 43–32 in the second quarter.
Avdija elevates for a contested layup, extending his right arm toward the glass while a Spurs defender jumps with him to challenge the shot.
The ball approaches the rim as Avdija hangs in the air and defenders crowd underneath, watching the attempt at close range.
The layup drops through the net as players land and turn to run back, with the Spurs still leading and the crowd reacting in the background.
Deni Avdija with the driving layup.
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Spurs guard Devin Vassell rises on the right wing for a deep jumper over a closing Blazers defender, with teammates and defenders packed into the paint. Score shows Spurs leading 38–31 in the second quarter.
Vassell releases a high, running jumper from well beyond the arc as a Blazers defender contests late; players under the basket turn to track the shot.
The ball descends toward the rim with multiple players boxing out beneath the basket, eyes up anticipating the rebound.
Close-up of Devin Vassell in a black Spurs jersey celebrating after the make, gesturing toward his face as the scoreboard updates to Spurs 41, Blazers 31, prompting a Portland timeout.
Devin Vassell with the 26 foot jumper, IT'S IN!!!!!!!!!
And Blazers take a timeout!!!!!!
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Shaedon Sharpe of the Trail Blazers catches the ball near the free-throw line area in the half court as Spurs defenders set up in the paint. The scoreboard shows Spurs leading 34–26 early in the second quarter.
Sharpe rises into a mid-range pull-up jumper from around 16 feet, slightly inside the free-throw line, with a defender contesting from the side while others watch from the lane.
The ball arcs toward the basket as players from both teams look up and prepare for a rebound, with the shot just released and the offense beginning to backpedal.
Shaedon Sharpe with the nice 16 foot pull up shot.
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Keldon Johnson of the Spurs catches the ball on the right wing beyond the three-point line as the first-quarter clock shows about 1.0 second remaining. The scoreboard reads Spurs 27, Trail Blazers 22, with Portland defenders closing out.
Johnson rises into a contested three-pointer from the right wing with under a second left, a Blazers defender jumping with an outstretched arm as the shot clock winds down.
The ball arcs toward the basket as the game clock shows just fractions of a second remaining; players in the paint look up while Johnson hangs in his shooting follow-through.
The buzzer sounds as the shot drops through the net for three, with a referee signaling the made basket and players beginning to react at the end of the quarter.
AND KELDON JOHNSON RESPONDS WITH THE 26 FOOT THREE POINT JUMPER AT THE BUZZER!!!!!!!!!
It's raining threes!!!!!!!
Wait, never mind, the earlier three, it's only two.
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Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers catches the ball on the left wing beyond the three-point line with under 6 seconds left in the first quarter. A Spurs defender begins to close out as Avdija gathers to shoot. Scoreboard shows Spurs leading 27–19.
Avdija elevates into a contested three-pointer from the left wing as the shot clock ticks under 3 seconds. A defender jumps with a hand up while players in the paint prepare for a rebound.
The ball is mid-flight on a high arc toward the basket as multiple players from both teams watch from inside the paint. The game clock is under 5 seconds in the quarter.
The shot drops through the net for a three-pointer just before the end of the possession, with players turning to run back upcourt and the crowd reacting behind the basket.
DANI AVDIJA WITH THE 25 FOOT THREE!!!!!!!!
Blazers needed that.
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De’Aaron Fox’s long three-pointer is in the air from deep on the right side as the Blazers and Spurs are set around the colorful playoff court. The scoreboard shows San Antonio leading 21–15 late in the first quarter.
The long-range shot drops toward the basket while players on both teams watch from the painted lane and perimeter. The crowd in bright orange, pink, and teal fills the stands behind the play.
De’Aaron Fox’s three-pointer is about to fall as the ball nears the rim and the Spurs bench and fans react. The scoreboard still shows Spurs 21, Blazers 15, with 2:36 left in the first quarter.
Fox’s 26-foot three-pointer has gone in, and players begin to turn upcourt after the made basket. The arena remains packed with brightly dressed fans and the score bug shows San Antonio still ahead 21–15 late in the first quarter.
De'Aaron Fox with the 26 foot three pointer to further extend Spur's lead.
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Wide broadcast view of the Blazers running offense against the Spurs in a packed, color-coded arena. Portland leads 15–21 with 3:42 left in the first quarter as a white jersey ballhandler dribbles near the top of the key.
Portland continues its half-court possession while San Antonio sets its defense around the painted pink-and-teal court. The scoreboard shows the Spurs leading 21–15 with 3:41 left in the first quarter.
Another wide angle of the Blazers’ first-quarter offense, with Portland working the ball on the wing as the Spurs defend. The score remains Spurs 21, Blazers 15, with 3:38 left in the first quarter.
So, Blazers have not been on national tv a lot……..
Thankfully, I live in Portland, so I have watched lot of their games on TV, they are scrappy as hell.
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After the tipoff, the Black jersey team brings the ball up the court as players spread out into half-court offense. The crowd remains packed and loud, with the arena’s colorful fan sections visible in the background.
The opening jump ball at center court as the two teams tip off in front of a packed, brightly colored arena crowd. Players in white and black leap for the ball while fans in coordinated orange, pink, and teal sections fill the stands.
Wide broadcast view of the first possession in progress, with the scoreboard showing 11:50 left in the first quarter and the game tied 0–0. Players are set around the floor while the crowd stands and watches from a colorful, full arena.
Two words: Buckle up, because I don't know what's going to happen.
With that, OFF WE GO!!!!!!
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NBC Sports sideline interview on the court before tipoff, with announcers Mike Tirico and Reggie Miller talking in front of the packed, brightly colored arena. A lower-third graphic identifies them as “Mike Tirico” and “Reggie Miller” for Sunday Night Basketball.
As always for big NBA action on NBC, Mike Tirico and Reggie Miller has the call with Zora Stephenson reporting from court side.
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Sunset view of the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, with the city skyline glowing orange in the background and a packed parking lot in front of the arena.
Wide interior shot of the Frost Bank Center before tipoff, with the court surrounded by a colorful, packed crowd in coordinated teal, pink, and gold sections. The arena lights are up and fans are cheering during pregame festivities.
Alright, one more game NBA Game tonight.
Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs.
Both teams back in playoffs, who takes game 1?
NBC!!!!!!!!!! (Streaming on Peacock, subscription required)
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Wide broadcast shot at center court in Detroit as the final seconds tick down. An Orlando Magic player dribbles near midcourt while Pistons players in white back off. The scoreboard overlay shows Orlando 112, Detroit 101, with 5.9 seconds left in the fourth quarter of East First Round Game 1.
Wide NBC playoff broadcast of the closing moments in Detroit. An Orlando player dribbles casually over the Pistons logo as Detroit defenders stand off and the home bench watches. The score bug reads Magic 112, Pistons 101, with 4.9 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
The game reaches 0.0 as players slow to a walk near midcourt and the Pistons bench begins to rise in the background. The on-screen scoreboard shows the final: Orlando Magic 112, Detroit Pistons 101, ending Game 1 of the East first-round series.
Close-up of the Detroit Pistons bench after the final buzzer, with players and staff in blue warmups surrounding Jaden Jenkins in a white No. 24 jersey. The scoreboard graphic at the bottom reads Final: Orlando 112, Detroit 101, with Orlando leading the series 1–0.
And THAT WILL DO IT!!!!!!!!
MAGIC NEVER GAME UP THE LEAD, TAKES GAME 1!!!!!!!!!
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From an overhead camera above the rim, Jalen Suggs of the Orlando Magic dribbles into the lane on a fast break, gathering the ball with both hands. The scoreboard shows Orlando leading 110–101 late in the fourth quarter.
Suggs elevates toward the basket, bringing the ball up in his right hand as he approaches the rim, eyes locked on the hoop.
Close-up from above the rim as Suggs throws down a one-handed dunk, his arm extended over the cylinder while the net snaps downward.
WENDELL CARTER, PUTS THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITH THE DUNK!!!!!!!
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An Orlando Magic player drives along the left baseline and lofts a high pass toward the rim, with multiple Detroit Pistons defenders collapsing into the paint. The scoreboard shows Orlando leading 106–96 with just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter.
Jalen Suggs cuts toward the basket and leaps, reaching up with both hands as the ball descends near the front of the rim.
Suggs catches the pass mid-air and redirects it softly toward the basket, finishing the alley-oop with a quick touch near the cylinder as defenders arrive late.
The ball drops through the net as players land and turn upcourt, with the Magic bench rising behind the baseline in reaction to the play.
Jalen Suggs with the 2 foot layup.
That feels like a dagger there.
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Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons drives into the paint and rises for a short layup, surrounded by multiple Orlando Magic defenders. The scoreboard shows Orlando leading 106–96 with under three minutes left in the fourth quarter.
Wendell Carter Jr. rotates over from the weak side and elevates, extending his right arm toward Cunningham’s shot at the rim.
Carter meets the ball at its peak and blocks the layup cleanly, sending it away from the basket as players underneath react.
The ball deflects away from the rim into traffic while Magic defenders recover position and Pistons players look to regroup after the rejection.
Wendell Carter Jr. blocks Cade Cunningham's 4 foot layup shot.
And hope for the Pistons are slowly slipping away……
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A missed shot comes off the rim as Wendell Carter Jr. of the Orlando Magic battles for position under the basket against two Detroit defenders. The scoreboard shows Orlando leading 72–68 late in the third quarter.
Carter secures the offensive rebound in traffic, bringing the ball up strong as a Pistons defender contests from directly in front.
Carter explodes upward and throws down a powerful two-handed putback dunk right at the rim, elevating over the defender.
The ball slams through the net as Carter hangs briefly and lands, while nearby players and fans react to the emphatic finish.
OOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
WENDELL CARTER JR WITH THE 2 FOOT TURNAROUND MONSTER PUTBACK DUNK!!!!!!!!
And once again, Magic pulling away from this game.
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