Spurs Snap Pistons' Five-Game Winning Streak

Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell lead San Antonio to victory over Detroit

Feb. 24, 2026 at 12:48pm

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The Detroit Pistons' five-game winning streak was snapped on Monday night as they fell 114-103 to the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 25 points and 14 rebounds, but Cade Cunningham struggled, shooting just 5-of-26 from the field. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama finished with 21 points, 17 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 4 assists, while Devin Vassell scored a team-high 28 points.

Why it matters

This matchup was seen as a potential NBA Finals preview, as both the Pistons and Spurs have young, talented rosters that have emerged as contenders this season. The loss snaps Detroit's winning streak and drops them to 42-14 on the year, while the Spurs improve to 41-16 and move to within 2.5 games of the Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in the Western Conference.

The details

The Spurs jumped out to a 14-2 lead early, but the Pistons responded with a 27-24 lead at the end of the first quarter. The game remained close throughout, with the Spurs leading 57-55 at halftime. In the second half, the Spurs pulled away, leading by as much as 15 points and holding the Pistons to just 19% shooting from three-point range.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 24, 2026.
  • The Pistons had won 5 straight games prior to this loss.

The players

Jalen Duren

A young center for the Detroit Pistons who led the team with 25 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.

Cade Cunningham

The star player for the Detroit Pistons, who struggled shooting the ball, going 5-of-26 from the field.

Victor Wembanyama

The star player for the San Antonio Spurs, who finished with 21 points, 17 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 4 assists.

Devin Vassell

The leading scorer for the San Antonio Spurs, with 28 points on over 63% shooting from three-point range.

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What’s next

The Pistons will look to bounce back on Wednesday night when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a potential NBA Finals preview.

The takeaway

This game showcased the rising talent and competitiveness of both the Pistons and Spurs, who have emerged as top contenders in the NBA this season. The loss snaps Detroit's winning streak, but both teams remain among the best in the league and will likely be in the mix for a championship.