Spurs Rally Past Trail Blazers in Game 4, Take 3-1 Lead

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93 on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Game 4 at Moda Center, with De’Aaron Fox leading all scorers with 28 points and Victor Wembanyama adding a dominant two-way line as San Antonio erased a 17-point halftime deficit to move within one win of the next round.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter

Portland opened with the sharper start and took a 25-23 lead after one quarter. The Trail Blazers were more settled offensively early, while San Antonio stayed close enough behind steady half-court execution and timely scoring.

Second Quarter

The Trail Blazers appeared to seize control in the second, outscoring the Spurs 33-18 and carrying a 58-41 lead into halftime. Portland won the period with better pace, enough trips to the line, and a productive first half from Deni Avdija, who kept pressure on the defense as the home crowd sensed a chance to even the series.

Third Quarter

The game turned quickly after halftime. San Antonio outscored Portland 33-16 in the third quarter, tightening up defensively and finding far better rhythm on the offensive end. The Spurs cut into the margin possession by possession, and their ball movement began to show up on the scoreboard as the Trail Blazers struggled to generate clean looks.

Fourth Quarter

San Antonio fully took control in the final period, outscoring Portland 40-19 to complete the comeback. The Spurs were efficient from the field, active on the glass, and disruptive defensively down the stretch, while Portland’s offense stalled. What had been a comfortable halftime lead for the Trail Blazers turned into a decisive Spurs win by the final buzzer.

Key Performers

De’Aaron Fox, Spurs: Fox led all scorers with 28 points and set the tone for San Antonio’s second-half push. His scoring gave the Spurs a reliable source of offense as the game shifted.

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: Wembanyama delivered 27 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals, and 7 blocks in one of the most complete performances of the game. His interior presence changed Portland’s shot profile and helped fuel the turnaround on both ends.

Stephon Castle, Spurs: Castle finished with 8 assists, helping San Antonio post 26 total assists. His playmaking was a major part of the Spurs’ improved offensive flow after halftime.

Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers: Avdija led Portland with 26 points and 7 rebounds. He was the Trail Blazers’ most productive scorer, especially during the first half when Portland built its lead.

Jrue Holiday, Trail Blazers: Holiday led Portland with 4 assists, though the Trail Blazers managed only 14 assists as a team and could not sustain their offensive rhythm in the second half.

NerdSports Stat: San Antonio became the rare playoff team to trail by 17 at halftime and still win by 21, a 38-point swing driven by a 73-35 edge over the final two quarters.

Game Analysis

This game came down to the complete reversal after halftime. Portland looked in control through two quarters, but San Antonio’s defense changed the game in the second half. The Spurs held the Trail Blazers to just 35 points over the final 24 minutes after Portland scored 58 in the first half.

San Antonio’s efficiency also stood out. The Spurs shot 49.4 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from three-point range, compared with 40.0 percent overall and 32.3 percent from deep for Portland. That shooting gap became more noticeable as the game progressed, especially once the Spurs started generating cleaner perimeter looks and easier finishes inside.

The assist totals told an important part of the story as well. San Antonio finished with 26 assists to Portland’s 14, reflecting the difference in offensive organization over the full game. When the Spurs made their run, they were consistently creating quality shots through passing and spacing rather than relying on difficult individual attempts.

Wembanyama’s defensive impact was another major factor. His 7 blocks and 4 steals disrupted Portland’s rhythm and reduced the Trail Blazers’ margin for error around the basket. Even possessions that did not end in blocks were affected by his length and positioning, and Portland never fully recovered once the pace shifted.

For the Trail Blazers, the challenge was maintaining shot quality after the strong first half. Portland scored just 16 points in the third and 19 in the fourth, and the offense stalled at the exact moment San Antonio raised its level. Avdija kept producing, but the Spurs had more answers across the roster and far more control in the closing stretch.

Closing Context

With the result, San Antonio takes a 3-1 lead in this Western Conference first-round series and moves one win away from advancing. The Spurs also improved to 62-20 overall, while Portland now faces elimination after falling behind despite a strong first half in front of a crowd of 19,717 at Moda Center.

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