Spurs Rally Behind Wembanyama to Grab 3-1 Series Lead
Down 17 at halftime, the Spurs rode a dramatic second-half turnaround—anchored by Victor Wembanyama’s dominance at the rim and a sharp spacing adjustment—to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93 and seize a 3-1 series lead. Wembanyama posted 27 points, 11 rebounds, 7 blocks and sparked a defensive clampdown that held Portland to 40% shooting after intermission, while De’Aaron Fox added 28 points as San Antonio controlled the game after halftime. Portland’s offense cooled, notably going 3-for-15 from three in the second half and Scoot Henderson going scoreless in 27 minutes. The Spurs’ adjustments and turnovers (Portland’s 18) paved the way for a pivotal Game 5 in San Antonio.