Spurs win 11th straight, finishing off undefeated February and closing in on Thunder for West's best record
San Antonio’s steady climb back into the Western Conference elite took another decisive step as the Spurs extended their winning streak to 11 games, capping a perfect February and tightening the gap on the Oklahoma City Thunder for the conference’s top record.
The run underscores how quickly the balance of power in the West can shift. Not long ago, San Antonio was hovering in the crowded middle tier, searching for rhythm with a young core and a retooled rotation. Now, the Spurs look like a fully realized contender, pairing their trademark discipline with the kind of length, pace, and versatility that defines the modern NBA.
An undefeated month is rare in any era, but it feels particularly significant in a conference where the margin between home-court advantage and a dangerous first-round matchup can be razor-thin. By stringing together wins without a stumble, San Antonio has not only closed in on Oklahoma City in the standings but also sent a message that its ceiling may be higher than many projected.
What stands out most is the Spurs’ adaptability. Offensively, they’ve blended motion principles with more spread pick‑and‑roll, allowing multiple ballhandlers to initiate and keeping defenses in constant rotation. Defensively, they’ve leaned into their size on the perimeter, switching selectively, walling off the paint, and forcing opponents into late-clock decisions. The result is a team that looks comfortable winning in the 120s or grinding out half-court battles.
From a league-wide perspective, the surge tightens what was already a compelling race at the top of the West. The Thunder have been one of the season’s most consistent stories, but San Antonio’s rise adds another heavyweight to the mix and increases the stakes for seeding down the stretch. Every game between these teams now carries a potential tiebreaker edge and psychological weight.
For the Spurs, the challenge becomes sustaining this level as scouting reports adjust and the schedule stiffens. For the rest of the conference, the message is clear: San Antonio is no longer a rebuilding curiosity. They are back in the hunt for the West’s best record, and they’re arriving ahead of schedule.
The run underscores how quickly the balance of power in the West can shift. Not long ago, San Antonio was hovering in the crowded middle tier, searching for rhythm with a young core and a retooled rotation. Now, the Spurs look like a fully realized contender, pairing their trademark discipline with the kind of length, pace, and versatility that defines the modern NBA.
An undefeated month is rare in any era, but it feels particularly significant in a conference where the margin between home-court advantage and a dangerous first-round matchup can be razor-thin. By stringing together wins without a stumble, San Antonio has not only closed in on Oklahoma City in the standings but also sent a message that its ceiling may be higher than many projected.
What stands out most is the Spurs’ adaptability. Offensively, they’ve blended motion principles with more spread pick‑and‑roll, allowing multiple ballhandlers to initiate and keeping defenses in constant rotation. Defensively, they’ve leaned into their size on the perimeter, switching selectively, walling off the paint, and forcing opponents into late-clock decisions. The result is a team that looks comfortable winning in the 120s or grinding out half-court battles.
From a league-wide perspective, the surge tightens what was already a compelling race at the top of the West. The Thunder have been one of the season’s most consistent stories, but San Antonio’s rise adds another heavyweight to the mix and increases the stakes for seeding down the stretch. Every game between these teams now carries a potential tiebreaker edge and psychological weight.
For the Spurs, the challenge becomes sustaining this level as scouting reports adjust and the schedule stiffens. For the rest of the conference, the message is clear: San Antonio is no longer a rebuilding curiosity. They are back in the hunt for the West’s best record, and they’re arriving ahead of schedule.
