Spurs Outlast Pistons 114-103 Behind Wembanyama's Defensive Masterclass
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| Wembanyama shines as Spurs edge Pistons 114-103 |
Victor Wembanyama's 6 blocks and 17 rebounds lead San Antonio to 9th straight win over Eastern Conference leaders Detroit.
“We all play for each other. We're all super humble. All we want to do is win...”
The San Antonio Spurs handed the Detroit Pistons their first loss in six games, defeating them 114-103 in a thrilling matchup between the NBA's top two teams.
Victor Wembanyama led the charge with a defensive masterclass, helping the Spurs secure their ninth-straight win as they pushed to stay in contention in the Western Conference.
Defenses dominated the first meeting between the two sides this season, with the 7-foot-5 Wembanyama making six blocks and 17 rebounds to fuel transitions as the Spurs pulled clear in the latter stages.
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— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 24, 2026
The Pistons' shooting was pretty off, but Devin Vassell stepped up for the Spurs, dropping 28 points with seven three-pointers - that's as many as the entire Detroit team managed combined.
“They tried to impose their will. We tried to get out on transition, keep getting stops, find an open man. That's what we did,” said Vassell.
San Antonio took a slender lead into half-time.
The contest tightened further in the third quarter.
Spurs guard Dylan Harper was slammed off the court and face-first into a cameraman.
Growing into the game, Wembanyama made multiple spectacular blocks and rebounds to propel his side up the court, as the Spurs opened a 15-point lead in the final quarter.
Jalen Duren led a late Pistons fightback, finishing with 25 points, but it ultimately fizzled as a resolute San Antonio saw out the game.
Wembanyama finished with 21 points, and Julian Champagnie added another 17.
“We all play for each other. We're all super humble. All we want to do is win,” said Vassell.
The hard-fought victory puts the Spurs at 41-16, still trailing the West-leading defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder, at 44-14.
The Spurs had a strong start, racing to a 12-point lead from tip-off.
But they trailed by the end of the first quarter, setting the tone for a fiercely contested back-and-forth game.
21 PTS, 17 REB, 6 BLK for 👽 pic.twitter.com/CeVFLEkNbl
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 24, 2026
Late in the second quarter, Cade Cunningham barged Stephon Castle to the floor, angering Spurs teammate Keldon Johnson, who earned a technical foul for retaliating.
The Pistons' defense kept them in the game, putting Wembanyama under particular pressure. The French prodigy struggled to make an offensive mark on the early action.
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