{"id":267917,"date":"2026-04-27T07:21:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/267917\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T07:21:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:21:27","slug":"best-photos-wembanyama-powers-spurs-to-second-straight-road-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/267917\/","title":{"rendered":"Best photos; Wembanyama powers Spurs to second straight road win"},"content":{"rendered":"

After falling behind by as many as 19 points, San Antonio rallied for a 114-93 victory over Portland<\/a> on Sunday, taking a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.<\/p>\n

The comeback made San Antonio the first team in NBA history to win by at least 15 points after trailing by at least 15 at halftime.<\/p>\n

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Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks in his return from a concussion that sidelined him for Game 3, helping the No. 2-seeded Spurs secure a second straight road win over the No. 7-seeded Trail Blazers<\/a> at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n

San Antonio outscored Portland 33-16 in the third quarter, then seized control with a 16-3 run to open the fourth. The Spurs led by as many as 20 late and dominated the second half 73-35.<\/p>\n

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during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The Spurs won 114-93, leading the series 3-1. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

\"PlayersPlayers and staff swarm the court after a fight broke out between Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija<\/a> (8) and San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Castle and Avdija both received technical fouls. The Spurs won 114-93, leading the series 3-1.Players (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)\"Players<\/p>\n

Players and staff swarm the court after a fight broke out between Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) and San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Castle and Avdija both received technical fouls. The Spurs won 114-93, leading the series 3-1.Players (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell<\/a> (24) smiles as he and San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) are escorted to the bench after a fight broke out between Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) and Castle during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Castle and Avdija both received technical fouls. The Spurs won 114-93, leading the series 3-1.Players (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)\"San<\/p>\n

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) huddles with his teammates before the start of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper<\/a> (2) is helped up by his teammates after falling while playing defense against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)\"PortlandPortland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday<\/a> (5) makes down a shot from San Antonio Spurs guard De’aaron Fox<\/a> (4) under the basket during the first quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)\"San<\/p>\n

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) claps his hands during the third quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson<\/a> (3) goes up for a shot during the second quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)\"San<\/p>\n

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks on the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

\"PortlandPortland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan<\/a> (23) and San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) tangle on the ground as they fight for the ball during the first quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)\"San<\/p>\n

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) guards Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the second quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) at the basket during the first quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

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San Antonio Spurs guard De’aaron Fox (4) reacts after making a 3-pointer during the third quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

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Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) lays the ball in during the third quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

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Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) and San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) fight for a jump ball during the first quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) blocks a shot from Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) during the first quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle, far left, and San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, far right, cheer with their teammates as they prepare for Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots a free-throw during the third quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The Spurs won 114-93, leading the series 3-1. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts to a foul call on the Spurs during the second quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) slaps hands with San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) as he walks back to the locker room following a post-game interview after Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The Spurs won 114-93, leading the series 3-1. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

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San Antonio Spurs guard De’aaron Fox (4) signals after making a shot against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The Spurs won 114-93, leading the series 3-1. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

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The San Antonio Spurs take on the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The Spurs won 114-93, leading the series 3-1. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

\"SanSan Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) wins a jump ball over Portland Trail Blazers guard Sidy Cissoko<\/a> (91) during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The Spurs won 114-93, leading the series 3-1. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)\"SanSan Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet<\/a> (7) slams down a pass from San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the third quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)\"SanSan Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) makes a pass over Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara<\/a> (33) during the third quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)\"San<\/p>\n

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) warms up before Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Sunday, April 26, 2026. (Sam Owens\/San Antonio Express-News)<\/p>\n

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