Wembanyama Returns with 27 Pts & 7 Blks, Spurs Top Blazers 114-93

Victor Wembanyama made his return from a concussion count in the most emphatic way possible, posting 27 points, 12 rebounds, and a staggering 7 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs erased a 19-point deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93 on April 26, 2026, at the Moda Center — a first-round playoff victory that puts San Antonio up 3-1 in the series.

From 19 Down to Dominance: How the Spurs Flipped Game 4

Portland came out with the urgency of a team fighting to stay alive, building a commanding 19-point advantage that had the Moda Center crowd believing a series reset was possible. The Trail Blazers leaned on Deni Avdija, who was sharp early, while Jrue Holiday directed the offense with veteran poise. San Antonio, still finding its footing with the French phenom back on the floor after missing Game 3, took the punches and kept its composure.

The tide began to shift in the second half. De’Aaron Fox, magnificent all evening with 28 points, 7 assists, and a +21 rating, started carving through Portland’s defense at will. Wembanyama grew increasingly assertive, using his length to contest shots, alter possessions, and gradually impose his will on both ends. Stephon Castle added 16 points and 8 assists off the bench, providing the connective tissue that kept San Antonio’s offense fluid during the comeback.

By the time the fourth quarter arrived, the Spurs had not only erased the deficit but were actively pulling away. The final margin of 21 points told the story of a team that found another gear when its star was restored to the lineup.

7 Blocks and a Statement: Wembanyama Reminds Portland Why He’s Different

The most remarkable chapter of the night belonged to the n°1 pick of the 2023 Draft. After sitting out Game 3 with a concussion, there were legitimate questions about ring rust and physical readiness. The phénomène answered them emphatically. His 7 blocked shots were a clinic in rim protection — not just raw athleticism, but positioning, timing, and an almost supernatural ability to read the ball-handler’s intentions. Combined with 4 steals, he finished with a defensive impact that simply cannot be replicated by anyone else in this league.

On offense, Wembanyama was equally decisive: 9-of-17 from the field, a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line, and a +28 plus/minus that dwarfed every other player on the court. Portland’s best weapons — Avdija with 26 points, Holiday with 20, Jerami Grant with 17 — could not offset the damage inflicted by the Spurs’ centerpiece.

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Wembanyama’s Night by the Numbers

• 27 pts (9/17 FG, 1/4 3P, 8/8 FT)
• 12 reb, 3 ast, 4 stl, 7 blk
• 34 minutes, +28 plus/minus

It was the kind of all-encompassing performance that validated every decision to bring him back carefully. The concussion protocol did its job; what emerged on the other side was a player operating at the highest level of his young career.

A Balanced Spurs Roster Rising to the Moment

San Antonio’s depth was on full display. Fox’s 28-point, 7-assist outing demonstrated why the Spurs’ acquisition made them immediate contenders, while Castle’s playmaking and Devin Vassell’s steady 11 points and 6 rebounds showed that this team does not collapse when the primary options are tested. The Spurs outscored Portland by 21 across four quarters despite spending much of the first half in a significant hole — a testament to their collective resilience.

One Win Away: The Spurs Eye a Second-Round Berth

Holding a 3-1 series lead, San Antonio now has three opportunities to close out the Portland Trail Blazers and advance to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Game 5 will return to the AT&T Center, where the Spurs will have the crowd behind them and the chance to send Scoot Henderson and Portland home for the summer. If Wembanyama continues anywhere near this trajectory, a sweep of the remaining games feels entirely within reach.