Victor Wembanyama made an emphatic return from injury to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a convincing 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, putting them on the brink of advancing in the NBA play-offs.
The 22-year-old, who missed the previous game due to concussion, showed no signs of rust as he delivered a dominant all-round performance. Wembanyama finished with 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks and four steals, underlining his defensive and offensive impact in a crucial game four.
Despite his strong display, Wembanyama admitted after the game that he had mixed emotions about his return, expressing frustration with aspects of the league’s concussion protocol, though he chose not to go into detail.
De'Aaron Fox led all scorers with 28 points, providing key support as the Spurs controlled the game, particularly in the second half. Their balanced performance ensured they could pull away from Portland and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
The result leaves San Antonio just one win away from sealing the series, with the chance to finish the job in front of their home crowd in the next game.
