On Sunday afternoon, the San Antonio Spurs took on the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
The Blazers went on to lose 114-93, with Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, and Stephon Castle leading the way for San Antonio, combining for 71 points.
Why Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs Don’t Care About Stat Lines
In the Game 4 victory on Sunday, Wembanyama finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 blocks in his return after suffering from a concussion, which he sustained in Game 2.
However, when asked about his stat line, Wembanyama mentioned that he and his teammates don’t really care.
“We got this connection. I think there’s no useless drama in between us,” Wembanyama said. “We thrive when we do the invisible efforts that benefit others. There’s no jealousy. There’s nobody who cares about their stat line. So it’s our greatest strength.”
Wemby:
“We got this connection. I think there’s no useless drama between us… there’s no jealousy. Nobody cares about their stat line. It’s our greatest strength” pic.twitter.com/uieYLukIoD
— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) April 26, 2026
After the game, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson was asked whether he found himself holding his breath every time Wembanyama hit the deck on Sunday, knowing what he had to go through to get back on the court.
“I didn’t, to be honest. I’ve learned to trust that young man, and I’m rolling with him. The challenge now is for him to continue to play the way he did in the second half for the whole game,” said Johnson.
“When he does that, we’ll be tough to beat. But if he doesn’t, there’s a ripple effect for our team. That’s the responsibility that comes with being the face of the franchise and the best player.”
Spurs head coach Johnson also praised Fox’s overall performance, noting that he had the disposition the team was looking for, played consistent defense, and took over the game while involving his teammates.
Fox finished with 28 points on 11-for-17 shooting, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks.
“If I have a 3, if they give me space, you take it,” Fox said. “If they don’t, you try to get to the paint, and if there’s no help, you finish. If there is help, you kick it out. Just trying to play as simple as possible made this game a little easier.”
The Spurs now have a 3-1 lead against the Trail Blazers as the series heads back to Frost Bank Center for Game 5.
