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Spurs Face Warriors Amid Playoff Implications, Wembanyama Shines

4/2/2026

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Summary

Spurs Dominate Warriors

The San Antonio Spurs (57-18) face the Golden State Warriors (36-39) on April 1 at the Chase Center, with Spurs favored by 13.5 points.
The Spurs' nine-game streak continues after a 129-114 win over the Chicago Bulls, with Victor Wembanyama posting 41 points and 16 rebounds.
The Warriors are missing stars, including Stephen Curry, after a 116-93 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
The matchup shapes both teams' playoff positioning.

Summary

Wembanyama Closes MVP Gap

Victor Wembanyama, the 22-year-old San Antonio Spurs star, closes the MVP betting gap on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The Spurs sit second in the Western Conference after nine wins in their last ten games.
Wembanyama scored 41 points in a 129-114 win over the Chicago Bulls.
De'Aaron Fox is a finalist for the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award.
The Spurs host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday as 11.5-point favorites.

History

Historical Context

The San Antonio Spurs won their first NBA Championship in 1999, defeating the New York Knicks in five games during a lockout-shortened season. Led by Tim Duncan and David Robinson, the Spurs finished with a league-best 37-13 record. This victory established a winning culture that propelled the franchise to future success, including multiple championships in the following years.

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Spurs Dominate Warriors

The San Antonio Spurs (57-18) face the Golden State Warriors (36-39) on April 1 at the Chase Center, with Spurs favored by 13.5 points.
The Spurs' nine-game streak continues after a 129-114 win over the Chicago Bulls, with Victor Wembanyama posting 41 points and 16 rebounds.
The Warriors are missing stars, including Stephen Curry, after a 116-93 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
The matchup shapes both teams' playoff positioning.

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