By Chris Robinson

The San Antonio Spurs topped the Charlotte Hornets 115–102 at home on March 14, with Victor Wembanyama adding 32 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists.

The Spurs are now 8–2 over their last 10, and at 49–18, they’re No. 2 in the West, trailing OKC by 3.5 games.

After a 34–48 finish last season, the Spurs entered 2025–26 with playoff hopes and have exceeded them. They’re primed for a top seed and deep postseason run, building on their undefeated February.

Victor Wembanyama anchors the squad, averaging 24.3 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game on 50.7% shooting—dominating inside and out. All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox fuels the pace with 19.1 points and 6.3 assists on 48.9% shooting, thriving in transition.

Stephon Castle adds 16.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 7.0 assists, while Devin Vassell (14.2 ppg) and Harrison Barnes (solid two-way veteran) provide scoring punch. Role players like Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie deliver timely sparks off the bench.

Twenty-year-old Dylan Harper is also coming into his own, averaging 11.2 points on nearly 49% shooting. And veteran Luke Kornet (6.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg on 65.2% shooting) helps round out the rotation.

David Jones Garcia is out for the season after ankle surgery in February, but the core has stayed relatively healthy. No major injuries have been reported recently, allowing lineup consistency as the playoffs near.

What to Expect

The Spurs have shown themselves to be a young and confident team who have also fared well against the league’s elite. They have four victories over the defending champion OKC Thunder, as well as wins over the Rockets, Celtics, Pistons, Timberwolves, and Lakers.

With elite defense (holding foes to 110.5 ppg) and the team’s overall growth, the Spurs are built for a playoff push. It remains to be seen who will emerge as their greatest foe, however.

Chris Robinson can be reached at crobinson@hustleboss.com

*** Photo courtesy of San Antonio Spurs Instagram