Overview
- San Antonio’s return from Charlotte was derailed by a heavy snowstorm, then a minor in-flight mechanical issue forced a diversion to Atlanta and a plane change.
- The NBA moved the start time twice from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and then to 8 p.m. CT, with the Spurs arriving in San Antonio around 3:30 p.m. local time.
- Victor Wembanyama, cleared about 30 minutes before tip after being listed with left calf soreness, led with 25 points plus eight rebounds, five blocks and four steals.
- Stephon Castle sat with left adductor tightness as De’Aaron Fox (14 points, 10 assists) and Dylan Harper (15 points) helped the Spurs win the glass 48-34 and earn a decisive free-throw edge.
- The win pushed San Antonio to 33-16 and, with Oklahoma City beating Denver and Mark Daigneault ineligible, confirmed Mitch Johnson as a 2026 All-Star Game head coach.