Wembanyama makes 2 free throws with 2.1 seconds left in Spurs' 118-116 win over Trail Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 28 points and made two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to push the San Antonio Spurs over the Portland Trail Blazers 118-116 on Friday night.

Jerami Grant made a layup to tie the game at 116 with 6.1 seconds to go, but he fouled Wembanyama, who sealed the win at the charity stripe.

The Blazers led by as many as 17 points in the final period, but San Antonio tied the game at 109 on a Jeremy Sochan free throw before Julian Champagnie's 3-pointer gave the Spurs the lead with 2:08 left.

The Spurs had only had 11 available players because of injuries and lost veteran guard Chris Paul in the first half after he picked up two technical fouls.

San Antonio led 52-42 at the half, but Grant pulled the Blazers even at 60 with a 3-pointer midway through the third quarter. The Blazers went into the fourth quarter ahead 88-80 and led 105-88 with 8:18 remaining.

Grant finished with 32 points, including 22 in the third quarter, and Anfernee Simons had 30 for the Blazers. Devin Vassell had 23 off the bench for the Spurs.

Spurs: Stephon Castle was out for the first time this season with a bruised left shoulder. Also unavailable were Zach Collins (bruised lower back), Keldon Johnson (left calf strain) and Tre Jones (sprained left shoulder).

Trail Blazers: Donovan Clingan checked in to applause in the opening quarter after missing seven games with a left knee sprain.

When Paul was ejected with 1:03 left in the first quarter, it took the Spurs down to just 10 available players.

Grant was 8 of 10 from the perimeter, matching his season-high for 3s.

The Spurs host the Timberwolves and the Trail Blazers visit the Suns on Sunday.

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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) passes over Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) looks to pass the ball away from San Antonio Spurs center Charles Bassey (28) and guard Devin Vassell (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) dribbles up the court as Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) grabs for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) jump up for the tipoff during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai police on Saturday said two suspects were in custody as authorities investigated a bombing in the north that killed at least three people and injured dozens of others.

An explosive device was thrown into a crowd during an outdoor performance at an annual festival in Umphang town in Tak province, which borders Myanmar, on Friday just before midnight, according to the Association of the Umphang Rescue Groups.

Local police said at least 48 people were injured and that police have not yet pressed charges against the suspects as the investigation is ongoing.

Thanathip Sawangsang, a spokesperson for the Defense Ministry, told The Associated Press that local police said there was a fight between rival groups of men before the explosion and that there was no wider security threat. He said the forensic evidence showed that the explosive device was a homemade bomb.

Tak province has a heavy military presence in its border areas, including in Umphang.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her condolences to the victims and their families, and ordered security personnel and relevant agencies in the area to investigate and help those who have been affected, said government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsap.

This photo provided by Umphang Rescue shows the site where an explosive device was thrown into a crowd during an annual festival Umphang, Tak province Thailand, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Umphang Rescue via AP)

This photo provided by Umphang Rescue shows a site scene where an explosive device was thrown into a crowd during an annual festival Umphang, Tak province Thailand, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Umphang Rescue via AP)