Whereas the San Antonio Spurs (60-19), two-and-a-half video games behind Western Convention-leading Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (62-16), are assured of ending no worse than second within the Convention, there nonetheless exists a state of affairs that might see them end high of the league.
For that to occur, the Spurs should win all three of their remaining video games within the common season. The facet is enjoying in opposition to the Portland Path Blazers on Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. On the similar time, in addition they must have top-ranked Oklahoma Metropolis lose three of its last 4 contests to realize that objective.
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The standing of Victor Wembanyama, who has led the Spurs’ cost this season, stays uncertain as of writing because the centre suffered a left rib contusion on Monday. Regardless of being assured of a playoff spot—a primary since 2019—Wembanyama’s absence is certain to harm the facet’s probabilities to surpass Oklahoma Metropolis.
The Spurs’ playoff opponent can be decided by the outcomes of the 2026 Play-In match.
If the Spurs manages to complete high within the West, it can go up in opposition to the No. 8 seed. If it maintains its present spot, Spurs would play the winner of the primary Play-In sport between the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds.
Printed on Apr 07, 2026