The Golden State Warriors hosted the San Antonio Spurs on February 11, 2026 with high stakes at Chase Center. With the Spurs sitting second in the West at 37-16, this matchup featured two teams ready to make a postseason run before the All-Star break. DeAaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama led a Spurs squad seeking redemption after losing two earlier meetings to Curry-less Warriors. Keep reading to discover how this late-season clash unfolded.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Game Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
- Spurs Record: 37-16, second-best in Western Conference
- Warriors Status: Missing key players, riding momentum from recent wins
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The Golden State Warriors were missing several key pieces heading into this contest. Stephen Curry was sidelined with a sore knee, Jimmy Butler III remained out from ACL surgery, and newcomer Kristaps Porzingis hadn’t made his debut yet. Despite these absences, Golden State had shown resilience, coming off a dramatic 114-113 victory over Memphis just two nights earlier.
San Antonio arrived in excellent form, riding a five-game winning streak after demolishing the Lakers 136-108 on Tuesday. Victor Wembanyama had exploded for 40 points in just 26 minutes against Los Angeles, showcasing the MVP-caliber talent that had some analysts questioning why he received only the Spurs’ single All-Star selection.
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These teams had already met twice earlier in the season, and the Warriors had won both games convincingly. In the first meeting, Stephen Curry dropped 46 points and Jimmy Butler III added 28 in a 125-120 thriller. Just two nights later, Curry erupted for 49 points while Butler chipped in 21 as Golden State claimed a narrow 109-108 victory.
Wembanyama had struggled in both efforts despite strong individual performances. In the first loss, he recorded a triple-double with 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. The second game saw him limited to 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists. The absence of Curry and Butler this time suggested the Spurs would have a genuine opportunity to break through.
How the First Half Unfolded at Chase Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Halftime |
| Spurs | 31 | 32 | 63 |
| Warriors | 38 | 29 | 67 |
Golden State came out firing, scoring 38 points in the opening quarter to build early momentum. The Warriors’ bench depth showed, with Draymond Green orchestrating the offense while Brandin Podziemski provided crucial scoring stretches. San Antonio kept pace, posting 31 in the first, but couldn’t match the Warriors’ intensity.
The second quarter favored the Spurs, who outscored Golden State 32-29. De’Aaron Fox played efficiently in the first half with 14 points, while Wembanyama controlled the glass with 4 rebounds in just 9 minutes. The Warriors’ bench production from Moses Moody with 12 points kept San Antonio within striking distance at halftime.
“Nothing to take away from anybody who has been named an All-Star, because they have a lot of great players. But the only way I can think we are deserving of only one All-Star means there must be an awful lot of people that have Victor Wembanyama as one of the front-runners for MVP.”
— Mitch Johnson, San Antonio Spurs Coach
Key Matchup Focus: Wembanyama Versus Golden State
Victor Wembanyama had never found success at Chase Center. In his three-year NBA career, he held a dismal 1-5 record against the Warriors, including just 1-4 at their home arena. His lone victory came in November 2023, when he posted 22 points and 9 rebounds in a 118-112 defeat that still resulted in a Warriors’ win this season. Golden State’s depth and mobility on defense seemed to disrupt the French star’s rhythm.
However, Wembanyama’s current form was undeniable. With the Spurs’ five-game winning streak and his dominant performance against Los Angeles, he arrived with momentum and confidence that could override historical trends. Coach Steve Kerr would need to deploy creative defensive schemes, likely involving Al Horford, who had been incredible in both earlier victories.
What Could Determine the Outcome for Each Team?
The Warriors would need bench production to offset their missing star power. Al Horford had been their secret weapon in both November victories, totaling 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 blocks across their combined 47 minutes in earlier wins. In the Memphis comeback, Horford had literally claw marks on his body from fighting for possession, showing the physical toll required for Golden State’s style.
For San Antonio, the Spurs needed to survive the Warriors’ three-point barrage without Curry in the lineup. Their 44 percent shooting and 26 percent from three in the first half suggested the Warriors’ subs were keeping them competitive. If the Spurs could improve their perimeter defense and limit Podziemski’s opportunities, they’d control possession and momentum.
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