Spurs Hit All-Star Break as One of NBA's Hottest Teams

San Antonio squad looks to recharge for playoff push after strong pre-break run.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs are heading into the NBA All-Star break on a high note, having gone 7-1 in their final 8 games before the hiatus and sitting in second place in the Western Conference with a 38-16 record - their best at the All-Star break since 2016-17. Several Spurs players, including Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and Carter Bryant, will be participating in various All-Star weekend events.

Why it matters

The Spurs' strong pre-break performance has put them in prime position to clinch their first playoff berth since 2019, as the Western Conference remains highly competitive. The All-Star break provides an opportunity for the team to rest and recharge before the final push toward the postseason.

The details

The Spurs concluded their pre-break schedule with a six-game winning streak, their second-longest of the season. Coach Mitch Johnson spoke to the team about treating the final 8 games as a "mini-season" to build momentum, and the players responded by going 7-1 over that stretch. Several Spurs will be participating in All-Star weekend events, including Wembanyama and Fox, who was named a last-minute injury replacement.

  • The Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors 126-113 on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • The NBA All-Star break runs from February 14-16, 2026.

The players

Mitch Johnson

The head coach of the San Antonio Spurs.

Victor Wembanyama

A starting All-Star for the Spurs, who was named to the team earlier this week.

De'Aaron Fox

The Spurs guard who was named as a last-minute injury replacement for the All-Star game.

Stephon Castle

A Spurs player who will compete in the Rising Stars game during All-Star weekend.

Dylan Harper

A Spurs player who will compete in the Rising Stars game and the revived Shooting Stars competition during All-Star weekend.

Carter Bryant

A Spurs player who will compete in the slam dunk contest during All-Star weekend.

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What they’re saying

“Everybody has earned and deserves the break. I'm sure everyone will do what they need to do.”

— Mitch Johnson, Head Coach (expressnews.com)

“You want to have fun and enjoy the experience, but also get off your feet for a little bit. (After the break), every game counts a little bit more, especially when you're talking about (playoff) seeding and how close the West is.”

— De'Aaron Fox, Guard (expressnews.com)

“That's a tribute to our coaching staff, just trying to keep everything sharp. The mental part of the game has to be there. Everybody is going through something physically. If you continue to keep your head in the game, that gives you momentum.”

— De'Aaron Fox, Guard (expressnews.com)

What’s next

The Spurs will look to use the All-Star break to rest and recharge before the final push toward the playoffs, where they will be aiming for their first postseason berth since 2019.

The takeaway

The Spurs' strong pre-break performance has put them in prime position to clinch a playoff spot, as they head into the All-Star hiatus with their best record at this point in the season since 2016-17. The break provides an opportunity for the team to recharge and prepare for the final stretch run toward the postseason.