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Spurs debut all‑black suits for first home playoff in seven years

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San Antonio Spurs stepped onto the Frostbank Center in matching all‑black suits for their first home playoff game in seven years. Victor Wembanyama, rookie Carter Bryant and the entire roster arrived in sharp black blazers, some adding dark ties or sunglasses. Forward Kelly Olynyk, who suggested the look, paired his suit with a backwards hat, setting a unified tone for Game 1 against Portland.

Entering the postseason as the Western Conference’s No. 2 seed, the Spurs posted a 62-20 regular‑season record, their best tally since the 2015‑16 campaign. The franchise’s last home playoff appearance came in April 2019, a Game 6 victory over Denver, and the team has not won a series since 2017. Rookie Dylan Harper noted he last wore a suit on draft night, underscoring the rarity of the moment.

Kelly Olynyk claimed credit for the sartorial plan, adding a backwards cap and shades to his ensemble. When asked about the attire, veteran Bismack Biyombo summed it up: “We’ve got to get this thing started right.” The unified image reflects a squad eager to translate regular‑season dominance into a deep playoff run.