Spurs Locked In to 2 Seed in Western Conference

The San Antonio Spurs clinched the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference after the Thunder’s win and have 61 wins and counting; they will face the winner of the 7-8 play-in game in the first round.

San Antonio clinched the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference after the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win on Wednesday. The Spurs have 61 wins and a long midseason surge, including a 26-2 stretch that began on February 1. This is San Antonio’s return to the playoffs after missing them since 2019 and comes in Victor Wembanyama’s third NBA season. The result gives the Spurs the second-best record in the league this year. Key facts: - The Spurs are locked in as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference following the Thunder’s victory. - San Antonio has 61 wins and posted a 26-2 run beginning Feb. 1 that helped secure its standing. - The Thunder are the only team that would hold home-court advantage over the Spurs in a playoff series; the Pistons can no longer catch San Antonio. - In the first round, the Spurs will play the winner of the 7-8 play-in game, which will be either the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Clippers, or the Portland Trail Blazers. - San Antonio finishes the regular season at Denver on Sunday, a game the article notes could be important for the Nuggets’ seeding. - The article reports Victor Wembanyama suffered a bruised rib, missed the following game against Portland, is one game shy of the 65-game minimum for awards, and is projected in the piece for Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-NBA if he meets the noted minutes condition. Summary: The Spurs’ late-season run secured a high playoff seed and leaves the team carrying momentum into the postseason. They will open the playoffs against the winner of the 7-8 play-in game and complete the regular season with a matchup at Denver on Sunday, which could factor into second-round possibilities.