Curry remains sidelined! Wembanyama scores 26+9, Fox adds 27 points as Spurs overcome 16-point deficit to beat Warriors for 6th straight win

On February 12th, during the 25-26 NBA regular season, the Spurs rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Warriors 126-113, securing their sixth consecutive victory. Curry continued to be absent, while Wembanyama posted 26 points and 9 rebounds, and Fox contributed 27 points.

Game statistics

Warriors: Moody 17 points 4 rebounds, Green 17 points 12 rebounds 8 assists, Melton 17 points 3 rebounds 7 assists, Pojemski 16 points 5 rebounds 2 assists;

Spurs: Wembanyama 26 points 9 rebounds 4 assists 1 steal 2 blocks, Fox 27 points 8 assists 3 steals, Keldon Johnson 21 points 6 rebounds 2 assists, Harper 14 points 5 rebounds 8 assists;

Match progression

The Warriors started hot from beyond the arc, with Moody, Melton, and Green hitting consecutive three-pointers, giving the Warriors a 16-8 lead. Harper and Wembanyama responded with threes for the Spurs, while Pojemski also nailed a three-pointer for the Warriors. The teams traded baskets until Payton’s three-pointer extended the Warriors’ lead to 10 points. Near the end of the quarter, the Spurs pushed back, but Pojemski’s jump shot stabilized the Warriors’ position. After the first quarter, the Warriors led by 7. In the second quarter, the Warriors continued hitting threes early, but the Spurs kept pace with fast breaks and inside scoring. When Vassell made a three-pointer, the Spurs trailed by 7. The Warriors then stretched the lead back to double digits, but the Spurs finished the quarter with a scoring run to close the gap. At halftime, the Warriors led 67-63.

After the break, the Warriors opened with Melton and Moody hitting three consecutive three-pointers in a 9-0 run. The Spurs responded by closing the gap, but the Warriors quickly regained momentum with a scoring surge. After Santos scored on a layup, the Warriors led by 16. Then their offense stalled, allowing the Spurs to go on an 11-0 run. Post hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding for the Warriors, but the Spurs ended the quarter with another scoring burst both inside and outside. After three quarters, the score was tied 94-94. In the final quarter, the Spurs came out strong, building a lead with a scoring run. When Vassell hit a jumper, the Spurs held a 10-point advantage. In the closing minutes, the Warriors tried to rally, but Fox and Keldon Johnson hit key shots for the Spurs. Ultimately, the Spurs completed the comeback to beat the Warriors and claim their sixth straight win.

Starting lineups

Warriors: Moody, Santos, Green, Melton, Spencer

Spurs: Wembanyama, Fox, Castle, Vassell, Champagnie