dailyloe.com – The San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers are set for a pivotal Game 4 in the 2026 playoffs. This matchup is crucial as the Spurs lead the series 2-1 following their recent victory. The game will take place on Sunday afternoon in Portland, less than 48 hours after the Spurs’ 120-108 win on Friday.
Dylan Harper played a significant role in the Spurs’ Game 3 success, scoring a playoff career-high of 27 points, with 22 of those points coming in the second half. The Spurs won the game without center-forward Victor Wembanyama, who missed Game 3 due to a concussion sustained in Game 2.
Wembanyama has received medical clearance to play in Game 4, raising questions about his playing time. He was limited to 11 minutes in Game 2, and the Spurs may be cautious with his return. Wembanyama, the Kia Defensive Player of the Year, set a franchise record with 35 points in his playoff debut during Game 1.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson noted that Wembanyama is progressing but did not provide specifics on his availability, emphasizing the importance of the return-to-play process. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers need to bounce back after their Game 3 loss, where they struggled in the final quarter.
Portland had a promising lead of 82-67 with just over five minutes remaining in the third quarter. However, they faltered, allowing the Spurs to take control of the game. The Blazers shot just 6-for-23 from the field during the critical stretch and missed all six of their three-point attempts.
Key players like Jerami Grant struggled, going 0-for-3 from the field. Despite Jrue Holiday’s impressive performance with 29 points, Portland could not keep pace with the Spurs, who capitalized on their scoring opportunities.
As Game 4 approaches, the Trail Blazers must focus on improving their shooting efficiency and maintaining defensive pressure. The outcome of this game could significantly impact the series dynamics.
