San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama dunks the basketball during the second half against Portland on April 26, 2026. TROY WAYRYNEN / IMAGN IMAGES VIA REUTERS CONNECT
The San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox leading the way, erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93 and take a commanding 3-1 lead in their NBA playoff series on Sunday, April 26. Wembanyama, back after missing game three because of a concussion he sustained in game two, scored 27 points with 11 rebounds, three assists, four steals and seven blocked shots.
"I had lots of emotions in me before the game, obviously," said the 22-year-old French superstar, already named the 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year and in the running for Most Valuable Player. "Excitement, frustration, so I let it all out tonight," said Wembanyama, who said the Spurs were "amazing" after his injury.
But he was "unhappy" with how the protocol – which requires a gradual return to basketball activity monitored by medical staff – was handled by other parties involved. "I've been really healthy, starting on day one after the injury," he said.
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