Spurs' 3-point shooting surge fuels playoff push

San Antonio has been the NBA's top 3-point shooting team since the All-Star break, turning a weakness into a strength.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:49pm

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The San Antonio Spurs have been on a tear from the 3-point line since the All-Star break, hitting over 40% of their shots from deep and emerging as one of the league's top 3-point shooting teams. This has helped fuel the Spurs' rise to second place in the Western Conference standings as they make a push for the playoffs. Key players like Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie, and even rookie Dylan Harper have been knocking down 3-pointers at a high rate, complementing the team's top scorers Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox.

Why it matters

The Spurs' improved 3-point shooting has been a major factor in their success over the past few weeks. Coming into the season, 3-point shooting was seen as a potential weakness for the team, but they have turned it into a strength. This has opened up the floor for their top scorers and made the Spurs a more dangerous offensive team as they battle for playoff positioning in the loaded Western Conference.

The details

In recent games, the Spurs have been lighting it up from 3-point range, hitting 19, 20, and 21 3-pointers in consecutive wins over the Rockets, Celtics, and Clippers. They've been led by Vassell, who is shooting 48.1% from deep since the All-Star break, and Champagnie, who is at 48.5% over that stretch. Even role players like Harper and Stephon Castle have stepped up their 3-point production, helping the Spurs become one of the top 3-point shooting teams in the league.

  • The Spurs' 3-point shooting surge has come since the All-Star break.
  • On March 10, the Spurs hit a franchise-record 20 3-pointers in a win over the Celtics.
  • On March 12, the Spurs hit 19 3-pointers in a close loss to the Nuggets.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' star rookie forward, who missed the March 12 game with a sore ankle but has been a key part of the team's success this season.

De'Aaron Fox

The Spurs' other All-Star, whose playmaking has helped create open looks for the team's 3-point shooters.

Devin Vassell

The Spurs' starting guard, who has been shooting a blistering 48.1% from 3-point range since the All-Star break.

Julian Champagnie

The Spurs' reserve forward, who is shooting 48.5% from 3-point range since the All-Star break.

Dylan Harper

The Spurs' rookie guard, who has improved his 3-point shooting to 43.3% over the past 12 games.

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What they’re saying

“We've got good shooters. So, if your shots are coming from the right places and your passing has improved as well, that's a good recipe to continue to get good high-quality shots for good shooters.”

— Mitch Johnson, Spurs Head Coach (San Antonio Express-News)

“Any night someone can get off. That's the best part about it.”

— Devin Vassell, Spurs Guard (San Antonio Express-News)

“I feel like our offense is built to create good shots.”

— Stephon Castle, Spurs Guard (San Antonio Express-News)

What’s next

The Spurs will look to continue their hot 3-point shooting when they host the Charlotte Hornets, another top 3-point shooting team, on Saturday afternoon.

The takeaway

The Spurs' transformation from a weak 3-point shooting team to one of the league's best has been a key factor in their rise up the Western Conference standings. Their ability to spread the floor and knock down open shots has complemented their star players and made the Spurs a more dangerous offensive team heading into the playoffs.