The San Antonio Spurs secured a decisive 114-93 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, taking a 3-1 lead in their first-round series. Victor Wembanyama made a successful return to the court after recovering from a concussion, posting an impressive 27 points, 11 rebounds, and seven blocks.
De'Aaron Fox also delivered a notable performance with 28 points. Despite trailing by 17 points at halftime, the Spurs staged a remarkable comeback, with Fox and Keldon Johnson hitting consecutive three-pointers to put their team ahead 90-77. Wembanyama expressed his disappointment with the handling of his return to play and the concussion protocol but praised the Spurs' medical staff.
The Spurs will host Game Five on Tuesday night, seeking to build on their momentum. Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 26 points, but a tense exchange between Avdija and Stephon Castle highlighted the intensity of the matchup.