PTI Spurs are title contenders this season!
Feb 24, 2026
Brian Windhorst, ESPN senior NBA writer and reporter, joins to unpack league storylines. They discuss San Antonio’s surge and Victor Wembanyama’s impact. Conversations cover rising tanking concerns and whether anti-tanking rules can work. There’s also a status update on the Clippers investigation and the Eastern Conference’s uncertainty.
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Spurs Are Legit Title Contenders
- The San Antonio Spurs have earned legit title-contender status with an 8-1 record against top teams this season.
- Victor Wembanyama's 21-17-6 performance and the Spurs' 4-1 mark vs. reigning champion Oklahoma City power the claim.
Wembanyama's Maturity Lifts The Spurs
- Victor Wembanyama's maturity elevates teammates and creates consistent performance despite youth.
- Michael Wilbon highlights Wembanyama's leadership and the team's balanced role-taking across nights.
Houston Falling From Elite Tier
- Houston's three-game losing streak suggests they're sliding from a top-two team toward a lower first-tier seed.
- Loss margins grew from 3 to 7 to 13, signaling deeper problems beyond isolated defeats.