NBA: Wembanyama delivers dominant return as Spurs take 3-1 series lead over Trail Blazers

Victor Wembanyama made a powerful return from concussion protocol to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, April 27, 2026, putting San Antonio up 3-1 in their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

The 22-year-old French star finished with 27 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals and 7 blocks, helping the Spurs overcome a 17-point halftime deficit. Portland trailed 58-41 at the break before San Antonio rallied in the third quarter and pulled away in the fourth.

Wembanyama’s performance included three dunks to start the fourth quarter, each assisted by rookie Stephon Castle, who contributed 16 points and 8 assists. The Spurs’ bench also played a key role in the comeback, outscoring Portland’s reserves significantly.

On the Trail Blazers’ side, Belgian forward Toumani Camara scored 8 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out 1 assist in 31 minutes of action. His efforts were not enough to stop the Spurs’ momentum as Portland failed to capitalize on early opportunities.

Earlier on Sunday, the Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 to even their series at 2-2, highlighting the competitive nature of the first round across the NBA playoffs.

With the win, the Spurs now hold a 3-1 series lead and have the opportunity to close out the series on their home court in San Antonio on Tuesday, April 29, 2026. A victory would send San Antonio to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since 2019.

The Spurs finished the regular season with a 62-20 record, winning the Southwest Division, while the Trail Blazers finished 42-40 and fourth in the Northwest Division. San Antonio has been strong on the road this season, posting a 30-12 record away from home, including playoff games.

This victory marks Wembanyama’s second impactful playoff performance in as many appearances. He previously recorded 35 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks and a near triple-double in Game 1 of the series, setting the tone for San Antonio’s playoff push.

As the Spurs continue to rely on their young star’s two-way dominance, the Trail Blazers face elimination pressure heading into Game 5. Portland will demand to adjust its defensive schemes and find more consistent scoring to force a return to San Antonio.

The outcome of this series could have significant implications for the Western Conference landscape, as a Spurs victory would position them as a serious contender moving forward in the playoffs.

Fans can follow the series progression through official NBA channels and team updates as the Spurs aim to close out the series on their home floor in the coming days.

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