Spurs Rally in 4th Quarter to Defeat Raptors, Extend Streak

Devin Vassell's 21 points lead San Antonio to 10th straight win over Toronto

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:59pm

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The San Antonio Spurs overcame a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Toronto Raptors 110-107, extending their winning streak against the Raptors to 10 games. Devin Vassell led the Spurs with 21 points, while De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama combined for 32 points and 5 blocked shots.

Why it matters

The Spurs' comeback victory over the Raptors was a testament to their resilience and determination, as they rallied from a 15-point third-quarter deficit to secure the win. The game also highlighted the importance of free throws, as the Spurs' Dylan Harper made a crucial free throw in the final seconds to seal the victory.

The details

The Raptors took a 12-point lead into the fourth quarter, but the Spurs stormed back, with Fox draining a corner 3-pointer to tie the game at 96 with 6:37 left. Wembanyama then hit a corner trey to give the Spurs a 106-100 lead with 3:42 remaining. The Raptors fought back, with Immanuel Quickley's layup cutting the lead to two with 21.9 seconds left, but Harper made 1 of 2 free throws in the final seconds to secure the win for the Spurs.

  • The Spurs overcame a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to defeat the Raptors.
  • The game-tying 3-pointer by De'Aaron Fox came with 6:37 left in the fourth quarter.
  • Victor Wembanyama's 3-pointer that gave the Spurs a 106-100 lead came with 3:42 remaining in the fourth quarter.
  • Immanuel Quickley's layup that cut the Spurs' lead to two points came with 21.9 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
  • Dylan Harper made 1 of 2 free throws with 10.7 seconds left to secure the win for the Spurs.

The players

Devin Vassell

A 24-year-old guard for the San Antonio Spurs who led the team with 21 points in the victory over the Raptors.

De'Aaron Fox

A 25-year-old guard for the San Antonio Spurs who scored 16 points and hit the game-tying 3-pointer in the fourth quarter.

Victor Wembanyama

A 21-year-old center for the San Antonio Spurs who had 16 points, 5 blocked shots, and hit a crucial 3-pointer in the fourth quarter.

Immanuel Quickley

A 24-year-old guard for the Toronto Raptors who scored 19 points, including a layup that cut the Spurs' lead to two points in the final seconds.

Dylan Harper

A 22-year-old guard for the San Antonio Spurs who made 1 of 2 free throws in the final seconds to secure the win for the Spurs.

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What they’re saying

“We showed a lot of heart and determination to come back and win this game. Our guys never gave up, and that's what I'm most proud of.”

— Gregg Popovich, Head Coach, San Antonio Spurs

“It's tough to lose a game like this, but we have to learn from it and come back stronger. We had our chances, but the Spurs made the plays when it mattered most.”

— Nick Nurse, Head Coach, Toronto Raptors

What’s next

The Spurs will look to extend their winning streak to 11 games when they host the Golden State Warriors on Friday, April 14th. The Raptors, meanwhile, will try to bounce back from the loss when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, April 16th.

The takeaway

The Spurs' comeback victory over the Raptors showcased their resilience and determination, as they refused to give up despite facing a significant deficit in the fourth quarter. The game also highlighted the importance of free throws, as the Spurs' ability to make crucial free throws in the final seconds proved to be the difference in the close contest.