3 things to watch in Spurs-Trail Blazers Game 2
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Key Points:
- Victor Wembanyama set a Spurs franchise record with 35 points in his playoff debut, surpassing Tim Duncan’s previous mark, and will look to improve his rebounding, passing, and ball protection in Game 2 against the Trail Blazers.
- The Trail Blazers, ranked 21st in offense, face a tough challenge against the Spurs’ third-ranked defense, needing better shooting performances from Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe to increase their scoring beyond 98 points per game to stay competitive.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, in his first full season and a Coach of the Year finalist, managed Game 1 effectively with a strong game plan, but his in-game decisions and strategies will be closely watched as the series progresses.
- The upcoming games will reveal how Wembanyama adjusts to Portland’s physicality and whether the Trail Blazers can find additional offensive contributors to support Deni Avdija’s efforts.
