San Antonio thus took a 3-1 lead in the series and now returns home, where they will play the fifth game on Tuesday evening. De'Aaron Fox added 28 points, while Wembanyama, in addition to his scoring performance, recorded 11 rebounds and as many as seven blocks. About an hour before the game, the Spurs announced that the 224-centimeter-tall French center, the current best defender in the league, would play after clearing the concussion protocol. After the game, he said that the way his return was handled was "very disappointing," but added that the club's medical staff treated him fairly and he did not wish to provide further details. Portland led 58:41 at halftime and at one point held a 19-point advantage. The home team pulled away with an 18-3 run in the second quarter, fueled by points from Robert Williams III, Jerami Grant, Scoot Henderson, and Deni Avdija. However, the Spurs responded with a 13-0 run early in the second half, completely changing the game's momentum. Devin Vassell hit a shot to tie the game at 62-62, then gave the visitors their first lead, before Fox and Keldon Johnson hit consecutive three-pointers to put San Antonio up 90-77. Johnson then sealed the victory with a dunk to make it 101-81 with 4:31 remaining. After the comeback, Wembanyama said: "We need to find answers before our backs are against the wall. I think thereโ€™s no unnecessary drama among us. Weโ€™re at our best when we do the invisible things that help others," said the popular Wemby.