Spurs clinch return
The San Antonio Spurs officially clinched their first NBA playoff berth since 2019 as the regular season winds down — a major milestone for the franchise and its fans (cbssports.com). The Western Conference has tightened up with the Oklahoma City Thunder already 55-15 and the week’s clinches reshaping late‑season seeding battles (jagranjosh.com).
Victor Wembanyama buried a 17‑foot pull‑up jumper with 1.1 seconds remaining to lift San Antonio to a 101‑100 win over the Phoenix Suns at the Frost Bank Center on March 19, 2026. (espn.com ) Wembanyama finished the night with 34 points and 12 rebounds in 35 minutes, per the official NBA box score. (nba.com ) The game drew a sellout crowd reported at 18,646, and Phoenix’s final heave as time expired failed to find the mark. (espn.com ) The victory improved San Antonio’s ledger to 52‑18 and placed the Spurs second in the Western Conference standings. (foxsports.com ) Projections that use current standings peg the Spurs to finish as the No. 2 seed — which would pair them in Round 1 with the winner of the first Western play‑in bracket. (craftednba.com ) The NBA’s SoFi Play‑In Tournament begins April 14, with the 2026 playoffs scheduled to start April 18. (nba.com ) San Antonio crossed the 50‑win mark three days earlier on March 16 with a 119‑115 victory over the Clippers in which Wembanyama posted 21 points and 13 rebounds. (espn.com )
