The San Antonio Spurs are heading into the All-Star break with serious momentum-and a statement win to back it up. After trailing for most of the night, the Spurs stormed back in the fourth quarter to take down the Golden State Warriors, 126-113, extending their win streak to six games. It wasn’t just a win-it was a showcase of how far this team has come, and how dangerous they can be when their stars align.
Let’s be clear: this wasn’t a wire-to-wire blowout. In fact, through three quarters, the Spurs were playing catch-up. But when the game mattered most, San Antonio flipped the switch-and two of their key pieces, De’Aaron Fox and Keldon Johnson, were at the heart of it.
De’Aaron Fox: The Closer San Antonio Needed
Fox has made a career out of being the guy you want with the ball in crunch time. He proved that again, even without stuffing the fourth-quarter stat sheet.
He only scored four points in the final frame, but his impact was all over the floor. Two steals, two assists, and a +10 plus-minus in the quarter tell the story of a player who knows how to control the tempo when the game tightens up.
Fox’s presence has been exactly what the Spurs needed-a veteran guard with elite speed, decision-making, and the ability to settle things down when the game gets chaotic. It’s no surprise he made it known he wanted to be in San Antonio. The fit has been seamless.
Keldon Johnson: From Trade Talks to Sixth Man Sparkplug
Then there’s Keldon Johnson. A few years ago, he looked like the future face of the franchise.
Then came the rebuild, the Wembanyama era, and Johnson’s shift to a bench role. But instead of fading into the background, he’s reinvented himself-and now, he’s looking like a legitimate Sixth Man of the Year candidate.
Against the Warriors, Johnson delivered a crucial nine points, three rebounds, and a steal in the fourth quarter alone. He brought energy, toughness, and timely buckets-exactly what you want from your second unit leader.
And more importantly, he’s embraced the role. The fans have embraced him right back.
Johnson’s journey from starter to sparkplug is a testament to his maturity and the Spurs’ culture. He’s no longer the centerpiece, but he’s become the glue guy every contending team needs.
Wemby Leads the Way, But He’s Not Alone
Victor Wembanyama continues to be the gravitational force around which everything orbits. He dropped 26 points in this one, doing what he does-altering shots, spacing the floor, and making the extraordinary look routine. But what’s becoming increasingly clear is that this isn’t a one-man show.
San Antonio’s supporting cast-Fox, Johnson, Devin Vassell, and rookie Stephon Castle-have all stepped up in big moments. That balance is what separates good teams from great ones. The Spurs are building something sustainable, and they’re doing it faster than anyone expected.
Depth, Development, and a Clear Vision
This win wasn’t just about beating a Warriors team missing Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Kristaps Porzingis. It was about how the Spurs won-by leaning on their depth, trusting their system, and closing strong. That’s what good teams do.
The front office deserves credit, too. The addition of Fox gave them a proven closer.
The internal development of players like Johnson and Vassell has paid off. And the decision to build a team that complements Wembanyama-rather than just watch him carry the load-is already bearing fruit.
San Antonio may still be young, but this team is playing like it’s ready now. The Rodeo Road Trip continues, but if this stretch is any indication, the Spurs are no longer just a team of the future-they’re a team to watch right now.