Spurs Dominate Shorthanded Warriors in 14.5-Point Road Win

Wembanyama, Podziemski lead Spurs to victory over depleted Warriors squad

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:26pm

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The San Antonio Spurs, led by star rookie Victor Wembanyama and guard Tre Jones, cruised to a 14.5-point road victory over the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. With key Warriors players Steph Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, and others sidelined, the Spurs took advantage and continued their dominant stretch, winning their 9th straight and 14th out of their last 15 games.

Why it matters

The Spurs' victory over the struggling Warriors solidifies their position as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, while the loss drops the Warriors further down the standings and into the Play-In Tournament picture. This game highlighted the Spurs' depth and the Warriors' injury woes, with Wembanyama and Podziemski leading the way for San Antonio.

The details

Wembanyama dominated the shorthanded Warriors frontcourt, recording a double-double with 41 points and 16 rebounds. Tre Podziemski also had a strong game, posting 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Spurs took advantage of the absences of key Warriors players like Steph Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, and others, cruising to the 14.5-point victory.

  • The Spurs and Warriors faced off for the fourth time this season, with the Spurs winning 2 of the 3 previous matchups.
  • The Spurs have now won 9 straight games and 14 of their last 15, improving to 57-18 on the season.
  • The Warriors have struggled of late, going just 4-9 in their last 13 games and falling to 36-39 on the season.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' star rookie center, who is averaging a double-double on the season and dominated the shorthanded Warriors frontcourt.

Tre Podziemski

The Spurs' second-year guard, who stepped up with a big game of 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists with several key Warriors players out.

Steph Curry

The Warriors' star point guard, who was sidelined for this game due to injury.

Kristaps Porzingis

The Warriors' starting center, who was also out with an injury for this matchup.

Gary Payton II

The Warriors' defensive-minded guard, who was listed as questionable for this game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew coming in that we had a big opportunity with so many of their key guys out. Our guys really stepped up and took advantage of that.”

— Gregg Popovich, Spurs Head Coach

“It's tough when you're missing so many important pieces, but that's no excuse. The Spurs came in and took it to us tonight, and we have to be better.”

— Steve Kerr, Warriors Head Coach

What’s next

The Spurs will look to continue their hot streak on Friday when they host the Clippers, while the Warriors will try to bounce back on the road against the Mavericks.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Spurs' depth and the Warriors' injury struggles, with Wembanyama and Podziemski leading San Antonio to a dominant road victory. The Spurs have emerged as a true contender in the West, while the Warriors face an uphill battle to avoid the Play-In Tournament.