Spurs Look to Extend Win Streak Against Heat

San Antonio aims for sixth straight victory in matchup with Miami

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:03am

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The San Antonio Spurs (53-18) will look to extend their five-game winning streak when they take on the Miami Heat (38-33) on Monday night. The Spurs, led by star rookie Victor Wembanyama, are 25-11 on the road this season and have won 9 of their last 10 games. The Heat, meanwhile, have gone 6-4 in their last 10 and are led by Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams headed in different directions. The Spurs are surging and looking to solidify their position in the Western Conference playoff race, while the Heat are fighting to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for the postseason seeding in both conferences.

The details

The Spurs are led by rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, who scored 27 points in the team's 107-101 win over the Heat earlier this season. San Antonio has the league's best road record at 25-11 and is 8-4 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Heat, on the other hand, lead the Eastern Conference in scoring at 120.3 points per game and are shooting 46.5% from the field as a team.

  • The teams last met on October 31, with the Spurs winning 107-101.
  • Monday's game is the second and final regular-season matchup between the Spurs and Heat.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The highly touted rookie is leading the Spurs' surge, averaging 24.3 points, 11.1 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game.

Bam Adebayo

The Heat's All-Star center is averaging 20.4 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.

Tyler Herro

The Heat's dynamic guard is averaging 18.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and shooting 47.4% over the last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready for their physicality and intensity. They are a tough team to beat at home.”

— Gregg Popovich, Spurs Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of Monday's game will take a key step towards securing a favorable playoff position in their respective conference.

The takeaway

This matchup between the surging Spurs and the struggling Heat could have major implications for the postseason. San Antonio is looking to solidify its place in the West, while Miami is fighting to stay in the East playoff race. The outcome of this game will be an important data point as the regular season winds down.