Spurs Vs Raptors: 10‑Game Surge Turns Standings Needle — San Antonio’s Rally Narrows Gap in West

Why this matters now: the spurs vs raptors game on Feb 25, 2026 didn’t just extend a streak — it moved the standings. San Antonio’s 110-107 win in Toronto pushed the Spurs to 42-16 and a season-best 10 straight victories, drawing them within two games of the Western Conference leaders. That momentum swing changes how opponents must plan and how matchups later this week look on the schedule.

Momentum and standings: performance shift with tangible consequences

San Antonio’s run to double-digit wins for the first time since the 2015-16 season now reads as more than a hot streak: it’s a measurable climb in the Western race. The Spurs improved to 42-16 while the Oklahoma City team sits at 45-15 after dropping a road game in Detroit, leaving a two-game gap. Here’s the part that matters: late-season planning and rotations will be tested as teams react to a Spurs squad that has built a sustained run.

Spurs Vs Raptors — game turning points embedded in the comeback

The Spurs trailed by as many as 12 before ramping up defense at the start of the fourth quarter and outscoring Toronto 32-17 in the final frame to secure a 110-107 victory on Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026 in Toronto. San Antonio missed free throws across the night (13-23 from the line), but made enough down the stretch. Brandon Ingram missed a 3 that would have tied the game; Victor Wembanyama grabbed the rebound after that attempt. A pivotal defensive play for San Antonio came when Wembanyama blocked Jakob Poeltl with 44 seconds left.

Player lines and role shifts that decided the night

Devin Vassell led the Spurs with 21 points and connected on five 3-pointers. De’Aaron Fox added 20 points, including clutch shots in the fourth quarter. Dylan Harper contributed 15 points and seven assists off the bench; Stephon Castle had 13 and Julian Champagnie finished with 10. Wembanyama had a quieter offensive night with 12 points on 3-of-12 shooting, going 1-for-6 from three and 5-for-6 from the free-throw line — his only miss at the stripe came with 8. 7 seconds left while his team led by three. He finished with eight rebounds, three assists and five blocks.

For Toronto, Brandon Ingram and Immanuel Quickley each scored 20 points; Ingram also pulled down a season-high 11 rebounds. Scottie Barnes added 15. The Raptors lost their third straight at home, and San Antonio notched its fifth straight win over Toronto in head-to-head meetings.

Roster notes, injuries and lineup changes that shaped the night

Jakob Poeltl, who had sat out Tuesday’s loss to Oklahoma City with a sore lower back, came off the bench against the Spurs. Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles started against Wembanyama but exited in the third quarter with a sore left thumb. Wembanyama missed all four of his field-goal attempts in the first half until Champagnie found him for an alley-oop dunk 38 seconds into the third quarter. The teams were tied 69-all midway through the third before Toronto closed that quarter on a 21-9 run. San Antonio reclaimed the lead at 93-92 on a Luke Kornet dunk with 7: 26 remaining after Toronto missed eight straight shots to begin the fourth.

• Final score: Spurs 110, Raptors 107.
• Key Spurs contributors: Devin Vassell 21 (5 three-pointers), De’Aaron Fox 20, Dylan Harper 15 (7 ast).
• Raptors leaders: Brandon Ingram 20 (season-high 11 rebounds), Immanuel Quickley 20, Scottie Barnes 15.
• Wembanyama: 12 points (3-12 FG), 5 blocks, 8 rebounds, 3 assists in 30 minutes.
• Spurs free-throw line: 13-23 for the game; defensive surge produced a 32-17 fourth-quarter edge.

The bigger signal here is that the Spurs’ guards and bench consistently picked up scoring when Wembanyama had an off night, and the team’s defense tightened at a decisive moment — traits that sustain long streaks.

Beyond Toronto, the Spurs’ surge coincided with ripple effects elsewhere: Detroit beat Oklahoma City 124-116 in Detroit, with Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren each scoring 29 points. Duren added 15 rebounds for his 27th double-double of the season, and Cunningham had 13 assists. The Thunder had several roster absences: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed his ninth straight game with an abdominal strain; Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell and Jalen Williams were also sidelined, while Isaiah Joe departed at halftime with a bruised hip. Detroit outscored Oklahoma City 36-18 in the second quarter to seize control, and a late push saw a 17-point lead trimmed to four with 39. 2 seconds left before Cunningham found Duren for a dunk and sealed the finish at the line.

In Milwaukee, the Bucks beat the Cavaliers 118-116. Jarrett Allen had 27 points and 11 rebounds for Cleveland, but his last-gasp try was ruled after the buzzer. Cleveland was without James Harden, who suffered a broken thumb in a win over the Knicks on Tuesday; Harden had arrived in a trade from the LA Clippers this month and had been listed as questionable up until game time but joined Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley on the sidelines. Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a 13th straight game with a calf injury. Kevin Porter Jr. led Milwaukee with 20 points and hit the game-winner with 20. 2 seconds left after Dennis Schroder had tied it with 35. 6 seconds to play.

If you’re wondering why this keeps coming up: the Spurs’ 10-game run changes late-season matchups and match preparations, and the standings gap to the leader has tightened by measurable margins. Recent updates indicate roster health and fourth-quarter performance will determine whether the Spurs sustain this climb.

It’s easy to overlook, but the Spurs’ ability to convert defense into fourth-quarter offense while managing a shaky night at the free-throw line is what turned a tight game into a streak-extending result.