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Wembanyama Returns, Scores 27, Decries Concussion Protocol

4/28/2026

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Summary

Wembanyama Returns

Victor Wembanyama returned for Game 4 and posted 27 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks in a 114-93 win over Portland.
Wembanyama called the concussion protocol handling “disappointing” and refused to discuss details.
He suffered a head injury in Game 2, missed Game 3, and was cleared before Game 4.
Game 5 will be played Tuesday night at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, per NBA rules that require meeting evaluations before returning.

Summary

Wembanyama Leads

Spurs enter Game 5 at home seeking first playoff series win since 2017.
Coach Mitch Johnson, in his postseason debut, has guided the young roster to a 3-1 lead.
Spurs make first postseason series appearance since 2019, reviving deep-run tradition.
Defense now centers on 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama, the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year.
Analysts say Wembanyama’s block record puts Spurs on plausible title-contending path.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 the San Antonio Spurs, led by rookie Tim Duncan, defeated the New York Knicks 4-1 to claim the franchise’s first NBA title, with Duncan averaging 27.4 points and 14 rebounds and earning Finals MVP. That breakthrough started a dynasty that later produced multiple championships, and the 2024 Spurs look to repeat the pattern with generational rookie Victor Wembanyama’s interior impact.

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Wembanyama Returns

Victor Wembanyama returned for Game 4 and posted 27 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks in a 114-93 win over Portland.
Wembanyama called the concussion protocol handling “disappointing” and refused to discuss details.
He suffered a head injury in Game 2, missed Game 3, and was cleared before Game 4.
Game 5 will be played Tuesday night at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, per NBA rules that require meeting evaluations before returning.

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