Malik Smith predicts Spurs win and under 215.5 points in NBA Game 5

8 articles · Updated · New York Post · Apr 28

The Spurs are favored by 12.5 points as they host the Trail Blazers in San Antonio for Game 5, with the series at 3-1.
Victor Wembanyama has anchored the Spurs’ defense, holding opponents to 35.1% shooting and limiting the Blazers’ scoring by 9.3 points per 100 possessions when on the floor.
Wembanyama’s impact has led to all his starts in the series going under the points total, and the Spurs look to close out the series against a resilient Blazers team.

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