Spurs Overcome 19-Point Deficit Behind Victor Wembanyama's Dominant Return To Win Game 4

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. It's special, obviously, Wembanyama said. I had lots of emotions in me before the game, obviously, excitement, frustration. So, I let it all out today. Wembanyama had been cleared through the NBA's concussion protocol but did not receive final league clearance until roughly one hour before Game 4 tipoff, preventing a Game 3 return the team had anticipated. The way the situation was handled was very disappointing, Wembanyama said. Not on the Spurs. But as I say, I won't get into details. De'Aaron Fox led all scorers with 28 points. 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. 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. That's Vic being the best player in the world, Vassell said. You expect that type of greatness from him every game. San Antonio hosts Game 5 on Tuesday at Frost Bank Center with the Spurs 11.5 point favorites to close out the series.