Spurs clinch top‑2 seed
The San Antonio Spurs clinched a top‑2 seed in the Western Conference with their recent stretch — locking up home‑court advantage early. (bleacherreport.com) That positioning reshuffles the West bracket and gives them a clear path to control matchups. (bleacherreport.com)
San Antonio clinched the No. 2 seed with a 127–95 road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on March 28, 2026. (espn.com) Stephon Castle recorded a triple‑double (22 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) while Victor Wembanyama posted 23 points and 15 rebounds in that win, which extended San Antonio’s streak to eight straight victories. (espn.com) The clinch moved the Spurs to 56–18 on the season and put them eight games clear of the third‑seed Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference standings. (espn.com) (bleacherreport.com) Milwaukee’s loss on March 28 mathematically eliminated the Bucks from playoff contention, ending their bid to reach the postseason this year. (nba.com) With the Spurs locked at No. 2, the NBA’s updated bracket projects San Antonio to open the first round against the No. 7 play‑in winner, while the SoFi Play‑In Tournament begins April 14 and the first round starts April 18. (nba.com) The team’s clinch also secures home‑court advantage for at least the first two playoff rounds under the current seeding format. (sports.yahoo.com)
