The San Antonio Spurs have opened eyes with victories against some of the best teams in the NBA through the first two months of the season. While three wins vs.
Turn on any nationally broadcast Spurs game, and amongst all the discussion of stars and youth, there will almost always also be the talking point of the Spurs’ longest tenured player, Keldon Johnson.
The San Antonio Spurs shocked the NBA after back-to-back wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder last week. In the process, the defending champs also dropped three games to the second seed in the West inside 12 days.
Victor Wembanyama returned from injury on Dec. 13. If the date’s not easy to remember, the event is. That night, his San Antonio Spurs handed the Oklahoma City Thunder only their second loss through 26 games.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
The Spurs are on a two-game losing streak that could realistically extend to three when they host the Knicks, a team that has already beaten them and matches up well with them.
The Spurs will be shorthanded when they host the Knicks on Wednesday, as Devin Vassell has been ruled out due to an adductor strain. Stephon Castle could also miss the game with a sprained thumb, but there’s a chance he suits up as he was listed as questionable.
The San Antonio Spurs have dropped two straight games to teams near the bottom or just outside the NBA playoff picture. While that’s been commonplace over their last several years, including their last two with Victor Wembanyama, it’s been an eye-opening experience for a Silver and Black core dominated by youth.
Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, there was plenty of anticipation to see Victor Wembanyama on the court. His sophomore season in the NBA had ended with him having to sit out the rest of the season following the All-Star break due to a blood clot in his right shoulder.
Coming off a loss to the Utah Jazz, the Spurs looked to get back on the winning track versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. De’Aaron Fox made his return to the lineup, so the Spurs played at full strength.
Following three wins vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, including two in three days, the San Antonio Spurs shot up to the top of everyone’s radar. Two games later, they’re failing to meet expectations with the makings of an unexpected losing streak.
The Cavaliers showed some pulse Monday night, picking up a 113–101 road win over the San Antonio Spurs that felt bigger than just one result in the standings.
The Cleveland Cavaliers notched their signature win of the 2025-26 season so far on Monday by going on the road and defeating the San Antonio Spurs, 113-101.
The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as a serious contender in the Western Conference, and a major reason for that surge has been the play of point guard De’Aaron Fox.
The San Antonio Spurs and visiting Cleveland Cavaliers both have questions to be answered and both will look to return to their winning form when they clash on Monday for their second and final meeting of the season.
One San Antonio Spurs star was not holding back on himself and his teammates after their loss to the Utah Jazz. The San Antonio Spurs may have gotten the better of the Oklahoma City Thunder on three occasions this season, but their loss to the Utah Jazz last night reminded them they’re not invincible.
The San Antonio Spurs celebrated their Christmas with a 117-102 win vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was their third consecutive win against the Thunder as they outscored them by a combined 37 points this season.
Christmas Day games in the NBA are reserved for the elite, the box-office draws, and the matchups the league wants the world to see. On this stage, narratives are written, and contenders separate themselves from the pretenders.
De'Aaron Fox scored 29 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-102 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. The Spurs have won eight consecutive games, extending their longest winning streak since 2018-19.