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Wembanyama’s Last-Second Jumper Clinches Spurs’ First Playoff Berth Since 2019

San Antonio moves to 52-18, sitting three games behind Oklahoma City for the West’s top seed.

The Spurs take the court at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Spurs won in the last second, 101-100.
Jackals cheer at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Spurs won in the last second, 101-100.
The Spurs celebrate a win at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Spurs won in the last second, 101-100.
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Overview

  • Victor Wembanyama hit a 17-foot pull-up with 1.1 seconds left to seal a 101-100 win over the Suns after Rasheer Fleming missed two free throws with 11.1 seconds remaining.
  • Wembanyama posted 34 points and 12 rebounds on 10-of-20 shooting and 12-of-12 from the line, while De’Aaron Fox added 23 points including a crucial late layup.
  • The victory guarantees the Spurs at least a top-six finish in the West, officially clinching a playoff spot and extending their record to 52-18.
  • A sellout crowd of 18,646 at Frost Bank Center celebrated with “M-V-P” chants for Wembanyama following the buzzer-beating finish.
  • San Antonio played without Stephon Castle due to right-hip tightness, and Phoenix remained shorthanded; the Suns fell to 39-31 and stayed seventh in the West.