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Spurs Overcome 17-Point Deficit, Lead Series

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers 114-93 in Game 4 on April 27, 2026, taking a 3-1 series lead.
They erased a 17-point halftime deficit, the first playoff comeback from a 15+ halftime hole to win by 15+.
Victor Wembanyama returned from concussion protocol and recorded 27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and four steals.
De’Aaron Fox added 28 points on 11-of-17 shooting, plus six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the sixth-seeded Houston Rockets, defending champions, erased a 4-point halftime gap to outscore the Orlando Magic 66–50 in the second half and complete a 4-0 NBA Finals sweep. The victory made them the lowest-seeded team ever to win a title and the first champion without home-court advantage in any round. Center Hakeem Olajuwon earned his second straight Finals MVP, cementing the Rockets’ back-to-back dynasty.

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Story summary

The Spurs defeated the Trail Blazers 114-93 in Game 4 on April 27, 2026, taking a 3-1 series lead.
They erased a 17-point halftime deficit, the first playoff comeback from a 15+ halftime hole to win by 15+.
Victor Wembanyama returned from concussion protocol and recorded 27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and four steals.
De’Aaron Fox added 28 points on 11-of-17 shooting, plus six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks.

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