Trending Now - Wembanyama Set to Play in Game 4 After Concussion Recovery
WHO:
NY Post - Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers
Pro Football Network - Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
RealGM Basketball - Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers
WHAT:
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama recorded 27 points, 12 rebounds, 7 blocks, and 4 steals in Game 4, becoming the 10th player in NBA history to record at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and seven blocks in a game, per Stathead.
Fox News - Wembanyama stated, "I’m not saying that not playing was a good or bad decision. It was a decision, I’m not saying it was good or bad. But the way the situation was handled, very disappointing."
RealGM Basketball - The victory marked the first time in NBA history a team trailed by 15 or more points at halftime and won by 15 or more.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama is now the fourth player since 1974 to post 60 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks across his first three career playoff games, joining Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, and Alonzo Mourning.
RealGM Basketball - San Antonio outscored Portland 73-35 in the second half, which is the second-largest second-half scoring differential in playoff history, per ESPN Research.
The New York Times - Wembanyama finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds, 7 blocks, and 4 steals in Game 4, becoming the 10th player in NBA history to record at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and seven blocks in a game, per Stathead.
Fox News - Wembanyama stated, "I’m not saying that not playing was a good or bad decision. It was a decision, I’m not saying it was good or bad. But the way the situation was handled, very disappointing."
Pro Football Network - Wembanyama scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, seven blocks, and four steals in Game 4, leading the Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Trail Blazers.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama's performance in Game 4 helped the Spurs claim a 3-1 series lead.
Fox News - De'Aaron Fox led all scorers with 28 points in Game 4.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama is now the fourth player since 1974 to post 60 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks across his first three career playoff games.
RealGM Basketball - San Antonio outscored Portland 73-35 in the second half, which is the second-largest second-half scoring differential in playoff history, per ESPN Research.
Fox News - Wembanyama scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and recorded seven blocks in the Spurs' 114-93 victory over the Trail Blazers in Game 4.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama's performance in Game 4 helped the Spurs claim a 3-1 series lead.
Fox News - Wembanyama stated, "I won’t get into details. I don’t want it to become a distraction. Ask me again after the end of the season."
Pro Football Network - Wembanyama expressed disappointment with the NBA's concussion protocol, saying, "The way the situation was handled was very disappointing."
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama recorded 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks, and four steals in Game 4, leading the Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Trail Blazers.
RealGM Basketball - The victory marked the first time in NBA history a team trailed by 15 or more points at halftime and won by 15 or more.
RealGM Basketball - San Antonio outscored Portland 73-35 in the second half, which is the second-largest second-half scoring differential in playoff history, per ESPN Research.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama is now the fourth player since 1974, joining Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, and Alonzo Mourning, to post 60 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks across his first three career playoff games.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama recorded 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks, and four steals in Game 4, leading the Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Trail Blazers.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama is now the fourth player since 1974 to post 60 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks across his first three career playoff games.
RealGM Basketball - San Antonio outscored Portland 73-35 in the second half, which is the second-largest second-half scoring differential in playoff history.
RealGM Basketball - De'Aaron Fox led all scorers with 28 points in Game 4.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama stated, "It's special, obviously. I had lots of emotions in me before the game, obviously, excitement, frustration. So, I let it all out today."
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama expressed disappointment about the handling of his concussion situation, saying, "The way the situation was handled was very disappointing. Not on the Spurs. But as I say, I won't get into details."
RealGM Basketball - Devin Vassell contributed nine points during a decisive third-quarter surge in which San Antonio opened on a 13-0 run, cutting a 17-point halftime deficit to four within four minutes.
RealGM Basketball - Vassell commented on Wembanyama, stating, "That's Vic being the best player in the world. You expect that type of greatness from him every game."
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama recorded 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks, and four steals in Game 4, leading the Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Trail Blazers.
RealGM Basketball - The Spurs erased a 19-point deficit in Game 4, marking the first time in NBA history a team trailed by 15 or more points at halftime and won by 15 or more.
RealGM Basketball - San Antonio outscored Portland 73-35 in the second half, which is the second-largest second-half scoring differential in playoff history.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama is now the fourth player since 1974 to post 60 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks across his first three career playoff games.
RealGM Basketball - De'Aaron Fox led all scorers with 28 points in Game 4.
NY Post - Victor Wembanyama will play in Game 4 against the Trail Blazers after clearing concussion protocol.
Pro Football Network - Wembanyama entered Game 4 as questionable and raised San Antonio's series hopes.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama has cleared the NBA's concussion protocol and is available for Game 4.
WHERE:
RealGM Basketball - Game 4 will take place against the Portland Trail Blazers.
WHEN:
RealGM Basketball - San Antonio hosts Game 5 on Tuesday at Frost Bank Center with the Spurs 11.5 point favorites to close out the series.
RealGM Basketball - San Antonio hosts Game 5 on Tuesday at Frost Bank Center with the Spurs 11.5 point favorites to close out the series.
RealGM Basketball - San Antonio hosts Game 5 on Tuesday at Frost Bank Center with the Spurs 11.5 point favorites to close out the series.
RealGM Basketball - San Antonio hosts Game 5 on Tuesday at Frost Bank Center.
NY Post - Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday.
RealGM Basketball - San Antonio leads the series 2-1 and is looking to take a 3-1 series lead back to San Antonio on Tuesday.
WHY:
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama was hurt in the Spurs Game 1 victory over the Trail Blazers, causing him to miss the last two games.
HOW:
The New York Times - Wembanyama requested an examination by an independent neurologist after not being cleared to play in Game 3, informing the neurologist that he was ready to play and completing an interview regarding his symptoms.
Fox News - Wembanyama did not receive final league clearance until roughly one hour before Game 4 tipoff, preventing a Game 3 return the team had anticipated.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama did not receive final league clearance until roughly one hour before Game 4 tipoff, preventing a Game 3 return the team had anticipated.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama did not receive final league clearance until roughly one hour before Game 4 tipoff.
NY Post - Wembanyama cleared concussion protocol, allowing him to participate in the game.
(UPDATED April 27, 2026 19:19 UTC)
In a stunning Game 4 performance, Victor Wembanyama recorded 27 points, 12 rebounds, 7 blocks, and 4 steals, becoming the 10th player in NBA history to achieve at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and seven blocks in a game. Following the game, Wembanyama expressed disappointment over how a recent decision regarding his playing time was handled, stating, "I’m not saying that not playing was a good or bad decision. It was a decision, I’m not saying it was good or bad." San Antonio's victory also marked a historic comeback, as they outscored Portland 73 to 35 in the second half, the second-largest second-half scoring differential in playoff history, and they will host Game 5 on Tuesday at Frost Bank Center, where they are 11.5 point favorites to close out the series.
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 15:31 UTC)
In a standout performance during Game 4, Wembanyama scored 27 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, blocked seven shots, and made four steals, making him the tenth player in NBA history to achieve at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and seven blocks in a single game. Following his impressive outing, Wembanyama expressed disappointment over how his previous situation was handled, stating, "I’m not saying that not playing was a good or bad decision. It was a decision, I’m not saying it was good or bad." He had previously requested an examination by an independent neurologist after not being cleared to play in Game 3, informing the doctor that he was ready to compete and discussing his symptoms during the interview.
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 13:21 UTC)
In a standout performance, Wembanyama scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, blocked seven shots, and made four steals, leading the Spurs to a decisive 114-93 victory over the Trail Blazers in Game 4, which also gave San Antonio a 3-1 series lead. The Spurs dominated the second half, outscoring Portland 73-35, marking the second-largest second-half scoring differential in playoff history, while Wembanyama became just the fourth player since 1974 to achieve 60 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks in his first three playoff games. Looking ahead, San Antonio will host Game 5 on Tuesday at Frost Bank Center, where they are favored by 11.5 points to close out the series.
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 11:29 UTC)
In a standout performance, Wembanyama scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and recorded seven blocks, leading the Spurs to a decisive 114-93 victory over the Trail Blazers in Game 4, which gives the Spurs a 3-1 series lead. After the game, Wembanyama chose not to elaborate on his performance, stating, "I won’t get into details. I don’t want it to become a distraction. Ask me again after the end of the season." He also expressed his disappointment with the NBA's concussion protocol, saying, "The way the situation was handled was very disappointing."
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 09:37 UTC)
In a stunning Game 4, Wembanyama led the Spurs to a decisive 114-93 victory over the Trail Blazers, recording 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks, and four steals. This win marked a historic moment as it was the first time in NBA history that a team trailing by 15 or more points at halftime came back to win by 15 or more, with San Antonio outscoring Portland 73-35 in the second half, the second-largest second-half scoring differential in playoff history. Wembanyama also made history himself, becoming the fourth player since 1974 to achieve 60 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks across his first three career playoff games, despite not receiving final league clearance until just an hour before the game.
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 07:45 UTC)
In a stunning Game 4, Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a commanding 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, recording 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks, and four steals. Wembanyama's performance makes him only the fourth player since 1974 to achieve 60 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks in his first three playoff games, while San Antonio outscored Portland 73-35 in the second half, marking the second-largest scoring differential in playoff history. Looking ahead, the Spurs will host Game 5 on Tuesday at Frost Bank Center, where they are 11.5 point favorites to close out the series.
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 04:09 UTC)
In a stunning Game 4, Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, recording 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks, and four steals. The Spurs made history by overcoming a 19-point deficit, becoming the first team to win by 15 or more points after trailing by 15 or more at halftime, and they outscored Portland 73-35 in the second half, marking the second-largest second-half scoring differential in playoff history. San Antonio will host Game 5 at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday, where Wembanyama, who received final league clearance just an hour before the game, continues to impress as he becomes the fourth player since 1974 to achieve 60 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks in his first three playoff games.
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(UPDATED April 26, 2026 21:07 UTC)
Victor Wembanyama has cleared the NBA's concussion protocol and will play in Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers, raising the San Antonio Spurs' hopes as they lead the series 2-1. After missing the last two games due to injury, Wembanyama entered this matchup as questionable but is now ready to contribute on Sunday. If the Spurs win, they will take a commanding 3-1 series lead back to San Antonio for Game 5 on Tuesday.