San Antonio Spurs beat Golden State Warriors in NBA matchup

Spurs take down shorthanded Warriors at Chase Center

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors 117-112 in an NBA matchup at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama's 23 points and 11 rebounds, took advantage of a depleted Warriors roster missing several key players including Stephen Curry and Kristaps Porzingis.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Spurs in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, while the loss is a setback for the Warriors as they try to secure a postseason berth. The game highlighted the Spurs' strong team play and the Warriors' struggles without their star players.

The details

The Spurs jumped out to an early lead and maintained it throughout the game, leading by as many as 15 points. De'Aaron Fox added 19 points and 6 assists for San Antonio, while Stephon Castle chipped in 15 points. For the Warriors, Brandin Podziemski led the way with 22 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the team's absences.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM EST.
  • The Spurs were playing the second game of a back-to-back after defeating the Lakers the previous night.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' star rookie forward, who is averaging a double-double this season.

De'Aaron Fox

The Spurs' veteran point guard, who contributed 19 points and 6 assists in the win.

Brandin Podziemski

The Warriors' second-year guard, who led the team with 22 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We knew coming in that we'd have to play a complete game to beat this Warriors team, even with some of their key guys out. Our guys stepped up and executed the game plan really well.”

— Gregg Popovich, Head Coach, San Antonio Spurs (San Antonio Express-News)

“It's tough when you're missing that much firepower, but I'm proud of the effort our guys gave. We just came up a little short against a very good Spurs team.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Spurs will look to build on this win as they continue their playoff push, while the Warriors will try to get healthy and regroup before their next game against the Celtics.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Spurs' depth and team-first approach, as they were able to overcome the absences of key Warriors players and secure an important road victory. It also highlighted the Warriors' struggles when missing their superstar talent, underscoring the importance of health and roster depth in the NBA.