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Spurs Dominate Trail Blazers with Historic Performances

The San Antonio Spurs secured a convincing 114-94 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night, marked by several historic performances. Chris Paul, the veteran point guard, made NBA history by becoming the 24th player to appear in 1,300 career regular season games. He also tied Hall of Famer Ray Allen on the all-time list and is now just one game shy of surpassing Elvin Hayes' record of 1,303 games.

The game was also highlighted by an outstanding performance from second-year star Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama delivered a defensive masterclass, tying his career high with 10 blocks and scoring 30 points, including four 3-pointers. He added seven rebounds and three assists to his tally. This performance made him the sixth player in NBA history to record 30-plus points and 10-plus blocks in a single game, joining legends such as Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Wembanyama's impressive display included setting a new franchise record by blocking shots in 62 consecutive games, surpassing David Robinson's record of 61. He also became the 15th fastest player in league history to reach 200 career 3-pointers, achieving this milestone in just 94 games.

Other notable contributions came from Charles Bassey, who scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, and Devin Vassell, who added 11 points to the Spurs' total.

The Spurs' win marks their second straight victory and improves their record to 15-13, a significant improvement from last season when they did not win their 15th game until March 17.

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