San Antonio has won 10 consecutive games for the first time in a decade, fueled by a dominant stretch from Victor Wembanyama and a team that is rapidly exceeding expectations. The Spurs’ latest victory, a 110-107 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, saw them overcome a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter, extending their winning streak and solidifying their position as a legitimate contender in the Western Conference.
The Spurs’ resurgence has been particularly notable given their early-season performance. Devin Vassell led the way against Toronto with 21 points, while De’Aaron Fox added 20. Wembanyama, despite struggling with his shot for much of the game, finished with 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 blocks, impacting the game defensively as the Spurs clawed their way back into contention. According to reports, Wembanyama recorded his 11th game this season with at least five blocks, a figure unmatched by any other player in the league.
“That group that started the 4th… set the tone,” Fox said after the game, highlighting the team’s collective effort in the comeback. “Everyone else didn’t have a choice but to follow along.”
The win over Toronto comes on the heels of a 114-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons on February 24th, a game that many observers saw as a statement win for San Antonio. That contest saw Wembanyama contribute 21 points, 17 rebounds, six blocks, four assists, and a steal. The Pistons entered that game with the fewest losses in the NBA and a five-game winning streak, but were ultimately overwhelmed by the Spurs’ balanced attack. Wembanyama described the Pistons game as a “confirmation of progression and potential.”
The Spurs’ current 10-game winning streak is their longest since the 2015-16 season. They have now won nine straight road games, a franchise record. The team is currently trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder by just two games for the top spot in the Western Conference.
Elsewhere in the NBA on Monday, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Boston Celtics 103-84, despite a limited role for Jamal Murray due to illness. Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 30 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the second half and holding the Celtics to just 36 points on 28.2% shooting after halftime.
The Detroit Pistons, despite falling to the Spurs, earlier in the day secured a 124-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren both scored 29 points, leading the Pistons to a win against a Thunder team missing several key players, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren. The win improved Detroit’s record to 43-14, the best in the NBA.