Spurs clinch playoffs
The San Antonio Spurs clinched a playoff berth — their first since 2019 — marking a major turnaround for the franchise. (cbssports.com) Social coverage highlighted that this will also be Victor Wembanyama’s postseason debut, an enormous moment for the young star. (x.com)
Victor Wembanyama drilled a 17-foot pull-up jumper with 1.1 seconds remaining to give San Antonio a 101-100 win over the Phoenix Suns at Frost Bank Center on March 19, 2026. (apnews.com) Wembanyama finished the night with 34 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 10-of-20 from the field and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free-throw line. (espn.com) The victory moved San Antonio to 52-18 on the season and extended the Spurs’ current winning streak to four games. (espn.com) San Antonio erased a 10-point deficit with 4:50 remaining, cutting the gap through late free throws and a De’Aaron Fox layup before Wembanyama’s final possession decided the outcome. (news18.com) Fans at Frost Bank Center responded with “MVP” chants as teammates mobbed Wembanyama after the shot, and the official attendance for the game was listed at 18,648. (si.com) (espn.com) San Antonio’s next scheduled regular-season game is at home versus the Indiana Pacers on March 21, 2026 at Frost Bank Center. (nba.com)
