Second Seed Secured: De’Aaron Fox and Spurs Ready for Postseason Title Run
Second Seed Secured: De’Aaron Fox and Spurs Ready for Postseason Title Run
The San Antonio Spurs have officially completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in NBA history. Despite a hard-fought 129-114 loss to the Denver Nuggets in their finale, the Spurs finished the season with a 61-21 record, securing the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Just two seasons removed from a 22-win campaign, San Antonio enters the 2026 playoffs as a genuine title contender, led by the unstoppable duo of Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox.
In the final game against Denver, Fox continued his All-Star form, orchestrating the offense with 18.5 points and 6.1 assists per game on the season. Although the Nuggets took the win to claim the No. 3 seed, the Spurs remained focused on their overall body of work. Fox has been the perfect veteran engine for a team centered around Wembanyama’s generational talent. The Spurs now await the winner of the 7-8 play-in game (Suns vs. Trail Blazers) to determine their first-round opponent, but the atmosphere in San Antonio is already electric.
De’Aaron Fox: The Missing Piece
When the Spurs traded for De’Aaron Fox in February 2025, critics questioned the fit and the subsequent maximum contract extension. One year later, those doubts have been silenced. Fox has posted some of the best advanced metrics of his career, providing the elite guard play San Antonio hasn't seen since the days of Tony Parker. His ability to take over games in the fourth quarter has complemented Wembanyama’s defensive dominance, turning the Spurs into a two-way juggernaut. Fox recently noted that the talent in the locker room "jelled" much faster than he ever expected.
Wembanyama’s Historic Season
Victor Wembanyama has somehow exceeded the astronomical expectations placed upon him. Leading the league in blocks and ranking in the top ten in rebounding, the French phenom has anchored a Spurs defense that finished top-three in the NBA. His offensive growth, aided by Fox’s elite playmaking, has seen him become a scoring threat from everywhere on the floor. With the Spurs securing home-court advantage through at least the first two rounds, the "Wemby Effect" is expected to be even more pronounced in the postseason.
A New Dynasty in the Making?
The Spurs’ 61 wins are tied for the fourth-most in franchise history, a staggering achievement for such a young roster. Alongside Fox and Wembanyama, players like Devin Vassell and Julian Strawther have provided the spacing and toughness necessary for a deep run. The road to the Finals likely goes through the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, but the Spurs have proven they can beat anyone. As the playoffs begin on Saturday, San Antonio isn't just happy to be there—they are looking to bring a sixth championship trophy to the Alamo City.
