Wembanyama’s double-double powers Spurs past Trail Blazers and into Western Conference semifinals

Victor Wembanyama had 17 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in eliminating the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. De’Aaron Fox had 21 points, Julian Champagnie added 19 points and Dylan Harper had 17 as the Spurs led by as many as 28 points in winning their third straight game to advance to the second round. The Spurs will face the winner of the series between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timbe...