The San Antonio Spurs stormed into the All-Star break with a statement win, overcoming a double-digit deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors 126-113 at the Chase Center on February 11, 2026. In a game that showcased resilience, depth, and star power, the Spurs extended their winning streak to six games, cementing their status as the second-best team in the Western Conference with a 38-16 record. The Warriors, meanwhile, fell to 29-26, still reeling from the absence of their injured superstar Stephen Curry.
From the opening tip, the Warriors looked determined to send their fans into the break with a bang. Golden State raced to a 16-8 lead, fueled by sharp shooting and energetic play from Draymond Green, who finished with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. De’Anthony Melton and Moses Moody matched Green’s scoring output, each contributing 17 points, while Brandin Podziemski added 16 and Quinten Post 12. The Warriors’ offense hummed for much of the first three quarters, and at one point, they led by as many as 16 late in the third.
But the Spurs, undeterred by the early onslaught, chipped away methodically. All-Star center Victor Wembanyama, fresh off a historic 40-point performance against the Lakers the night before, delivered another strong outing with 26 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, and a steal. De’Aaron Fox, widely considered an All-Star snub, was electric, leading all scorers with 27 points on 11-for-16 shooting, dishing out 8 assists, and snagging 3 steals. Keldon Johnson provided a crucial spark off the bench, pouring in 21 points and helping to halt several Warriors runs that threatened to put the game out of reach.
The turning point came late in the third quarter. After Melton’s pair of threes helped the Warriors build their largest lead, the Spurs answered with a blistering 24-8 run. Fox capped the surge with a fadeaway jumper over Green as time expired, tying the score at 94 and shifting the momentum squarely in San Antonio’s favor. “At times during an otherwise sluggish start for the Spurs, Fox was the only thing they had going on offense,” noted Spurs coach Mitch Johnson after the game. “He reminded everyone why he should have been considered for the All-Star team.”
San Antonio wasted little time seizing control in the fourth. Less than a minute into the period, Harrison Barnes drove for a dunk to give the Spurs their first lead of the night. Wembanyama then put on a mini-clinic, stringing together an alley-oop dunk, a blocked shot, and a three-pointer in rapid succession to open up a double-digit advantage. The Warriors, who had controlled the game for so long, suddenly found themselves scrambling for answers. Their offense sputtered, and the Spurs’ length and athleticism began to wear them down.
The Spurs’ supporting cast stepped up in the clutch. Stephon Castle, playing through a painful bruised tailbone suffered the night before, struggled for much of the game but came up big in crunch time. With under four minutes to play, Castle grabbed a crucial offensive rebound and converted a putback, extending San Antonio’s lead to 116-106. Castle finished with 8 points on 3-of-11 shooting, but his grit didn’t go unnoticed. Coach Johnson expressed hope that Castle would take advantage of the upcoming break to recover, especially as the rookie heads to Los Angeles for the Rising Stars game during All-Star weekend.
Golden State’s depleted roster—missing not only Curry but also Jimmy Butler for the season and still awaiting Kristaps Porzingis’ debut after a trade from the Hawks—simply couldn’t muster a late rally. Melton was brilliant, shooting 6-for-7 from the field and 5-for-6 from three-point range, and Moody was aggressive early, but the Warriors’ bench faded as the Spurs’ defense tightened. Brandin Podziemski, who had been a bright spot in previous games, struggled in the second half, finishing with a game-worst -23 plus/minus and several fruitless possessions against the Spurs’ swarming defense.
Postgame, the mood in the Warriors’ locker room was one of frustration but not defeat. With Curry expected to return after the break and a playoff spot still within reach, Golden State remains focused on the road ahead. “The Spurs had already dealt with the best Golden State had to offer,” wrote one local analyst, emphasizing how the Warriors simply ran out of steam against the league’s hottest team.
For the Spurs, the win was not just another notch in the victory column—it was a showcase of their growth and resilience. After missing the playoffs the previous six seasons, San Antonio’s 38-16 record marks their best pre-All-Star break performance since 2016-17. The team’s chemistry has been buoyed by the emergence of Wembanyama as a bona fide superstar and Fox as a dynamic playmaker, but the contributions from role players like Johnson and Castle have been just as vital.
Not all the news was celebratory, however. Earlier in the day, the Spurs and forward Jeremy Sochan agreed to a buyout, officially ending his tenure with the team. Sochan, the ninth overall pick in the 2022 draft, had fallen out of the rotation and was waived in hopes of finding a new opportunity elsewhere. Coach Johnson addressed the situation candidly: “We were all very aware of his desire to be in the rotation, given more of an opportunity, especially lately. We wanted to do right by him and make sure he had that opportunity.” With Sochan’s departure, none of the Spurs’ 2022 first-round picks remain with the team, closing a chapter on what has proven to be an ill-fated draft class.
Looking ahead, the Spurs will enjoy a well-earned rest before hosting the Phoenix Suns in Austin, Texas, on February 19. The Warriors, meanwhile, will regroup and prepare to face the Boston Celtics on the same date. As both teams eye the stretch run, the stakes couldn’t be higher—San Antonio aiming to lock up a top seed, Golden State fighting to avoid the play-in tournament.
One thing is clear: if the Spurs and Warriors meet again in the postseason, fans can expect another high-octane, drama-filled showdown. For now, San Antonio heads into the break riding high, their confidence and chemistry peaking at just the right time.