image sourced from original article at The San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 19-point deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93, taking a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series and moving one win away from advancing. Victor Wembanyama starred in his return from a concussion with 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks, while De'Aaron Fox added 28 points to power the comeback.
Portland appeared in control early, building a 58-41 halftime advantage after an 18-3 run capped by Deni Avdija’s fadeaway jumper. Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 26 points as the team dominated much of the first half.
The momentum shifted dramatically after the break, with San Antonio opening the second half on a 13-0 run and eventually tying the game entering the fourth quarter. Late three-pointers from Fox and Keldon Johnson, followed by Johnson’s emphatic dunk, sealed the victory. A brief late-game altercation between Avdija and Stephon Castle resulted in offsetting technical fouls as tensions flared.
