19-point comeback! Wembanyama returns with 27 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals, 7 blocks; Spurs defeat Trail Blazers to lead series 3-1

On April 27, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued. The Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers 114-93 on the road, completing a 19-point comeback and changing the series score to 3-1.The Spurs became the first team in NBA playoff history to trail by at least 15 points at halftime and ultimately win by at least a 15-point margin.Wembanyama returned to action, delivering a comprehensive performance with 27 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, and 7 blocks, while Fox scored 28 points. The Spurs trailed by as many as 19 points but completed a turnaround in the second half, ultimately securing a big road win over the Trail Blazers. In the final 1 minute and 31 seconds, Yang Hansen entered the game but recorded no statistics.

Statistical Data

Spurs: Fox 28 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists; Wembanyama 27 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, 7 blocks; Castle 16 points, 8 assists; Vassell 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Johnson 9 points; Champagnie 8 points, 3 rebounds; Kornet 2 points, 7 rebounds

Trail Blazers: Avdija 26 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Holiday 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Grant 17 points, 5 rebounds; Kamara 8 points, 5 rebounds; Sharpe 8 points, 3 rebounds; Clingan 5 points, 6 rebounds; Williams 4 points, 6 rebounds; Henderson 0 points, 2 assists (0 for 7 shooting)

Star of the Game

Wembanyama returned to dominate both offense and defense, Fox also delivered a comprehensive performance, leading the Spurs to complete a major comeback and defeat the Trail Blazers again.

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Avdija scored on a layup, Kamara added 5 consecutive points, and the Trail Blazers started 7-3. Wembanyama scored inside, Castle and Fox hit consecutive three-pointers, and the Spurs unleashed a 9-0 run. Clingan and Williams scored on dunks, and the Trail Blazers tied the game. Wembanyama hit a three-pointer, Sharpe and Murray responded, and Wembanyama scored on an alley-oop dunk. At the end of the first quarter, the Trail Blazers led the Spurs 25-23.

In the second quarter, Wembanyama dunked, Holiday and Carter Bryant exchanged three-pointers. Avdija converted a 2+1, Williams scored on an alley-oop dunk, Grant and Kamara hit consecutive three-pointers, Avdija added a mid-range shot, and the Trail Blazers unleashed a 13-0 run, leading the Spurs by 17 points. Fox scored on a layup, Champagnie hit a three-pointer, Holiday and Clingan also responded from outside. Fox scored on a floater, and at halftime, the Trail Blazers led the Spurs 58-41.

In the first half, Fox and Castle each scored 10 points, while Wembanyama contributed 9 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks. On the Trail Blazers side, two players also scored double digits: Avdija with 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and Grant, who came off the bench, scored 11 points.

After switching sides, Wembanyama scored on an alley-oop dunk, Champagnie and Fox hit three-pointers, Vassell added 5 consecutive points, and the Spurs unleashed a 13-0 run. Avdija scored on a steal and fast break, breaking the Trail Blazers' scoring drought. Holiday also scored on a floater, Castle hit a three-pointer, Kornet scored on an alley-oop, Vassell added 4 consecutive points, and the Spurs took the lead. Holiday scored 5 consecutive points, helping the Trail Blazers stabilize. Barnes dunked, Avdija hit a three-pointer, and Wembanyama scored on a putback dunk. At the end of the third quarter, the Spurs tied the Trail Blazers 74-74, erasing a 17-point deficit in the quarter.

In the final quarter, Wembanyama delivered three consecutive dunks, Grant hit a mid-range shot, Fox also erupted, scoring 7 consecutive points, Johnson and Fox hit three-pointers again, Johnson added a flying dunk, and the Spurs led by 20 points. Avdija scored 5 consecutive points, Grant scored on a putback dunk, and the Trail Blazers still trailed by 12 points. After Castle drove and converted a 2+1, he and Avdija clashed, each receiving a technical foul. Wembanyama blocked Avdija, recording his 7th block. Avdija fouled out. Wembanyama scored consecutive free throws, and the outcome became clear. In the final 1 minute and 31 seconds, both teams sent in substitutes, and Yang Hansen entered the game. Ultimately, the Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers.

Starting Lineups

Spurs: Fox, Castle, Vassell, Champagnie, Wembanyama

Trail Blazers: Henderson, Holiday, Kamara, Avdija, Clingan