The San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in their first round playoff series.
The San Antonio Spurs got off to a slow start for the second game in a row, but it didn't matter, as they pushed back in the second half to rally from down 17, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93, taking a 3-1 series lead.
The series will return to San Antonio on Tuesday for Game 5, with the Spurs hoping to close out the Blazers in front of their home fans. After a scary fall and concussion in Game 2, Wembanyama missed Game 3 but returned for Sunday's showdown.
Wemby finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds, along with an eye-popping seven blocks. Portland struggled to get downhill and attack the basket all game, and the Spurs cruised in the second half.
However, Wembanyama wasn't happy about everything after the game, and toed the line with the NBA league office.
Wemby Revals 'Disappointment' Over Medical Rules
According to the NBA, a player must miss 48 hours and undergo continuous testing after suffering a concussion. It's all in the player's best interest, and the Spurs have been very clear over the last three years that Wembanyama's long-term health is their biggest priority.
He traveled with the team and practiced before Game 3 with the hopes that he would be good to go, but ultimately, he missed that game before making his return. Neither the Spurs nor the league had cleared him to play, despite his protests.
"I don't want it to become a distraction, ask me again after the end of the season," he said, before offering a bit more. "All the doctors, especially on the Spurs, but the doctors all around, they were great, took great care of me. But the way the situation was handled was very disappointing. Not on the Spurs, again. But as I said, I won't get into the details. I'm not saying that not playing was a good or bad decision. It was a decision. I'm not saying it was good or bad. But the way the situation was handled was very disappointing."
The league has not handled criticism with grace this postseason, fining Devin Booker for criticizing the officials after a replay review revealed that the referees were wrong. However, by just saying he was "disappointed," Wembanyama will be able to avoid a fine.
After the season, expect Wemby to be a bit more candid about his thoughts surrounding the league's injury policy, but for now, all thoughts are focused on Game 5 and closing out the series.