Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return from concussion, scoring 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93 to take a 3-1 lead in their playoff series. The NBA's defensive player of the year added 11 rebounds, seven blocks and four steals in his first game back after missing Game 3. The 22-year-old admitted to being "very disappointed" with aspects of the NBA's concussion protocol but declined to elaborate, saying to "ask me again at the end of the season."

De'Aaron Fox chipped in with a game-high 28 points for the second-seeded Spurs, who can clinch the series at home on Tuesday. The Western Conference rivals are not the only ones on the brink of advancement. The Boston Celtics also moved to the edge of progression, defeating Philadelphia 128-96 to lead that series 3-1. Payton Pritchard exploded for a playoff career-high 32 points off the bench, while Jayson Tatum finished with 30 points and 11 assists. Joel Embiid made his series debut for the 76ers but could not prevent the lopsided loss.

In the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors held on for a 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, leveling that series at 2-2. Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes each scored 23 points in the tightly contested matchup, with Game Five scheduled for Wednesday in Cleveland.