Victor Wembanyama delivered in the closing seconds Thursday night, drilling a go-ahead 17-foot fadeaway with 1.1 seconds remaining to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a postseason-clinching win.
The late bucket proved decisive and sealed a milestone for the franchise: a return to the playoffs for the first time in six seasons. With the game on the line, Wembanyama created space for the midrange fadeaway and knocked it down to put San Antonio in front in the final moments.
Back in the playoff picture
The Spurs’ berth ends a multi-year postseason drought and marks a significant turning point for the club. In a tight finish, Wembanyama’s shot provided the separation San Antonio needed, leaving just 1.1 seconds on the clock after the go-ahead make.
San Antonio’s clinch underscores how quickly a single late-game possession can swing a season’s outcome. On Thursday, the Spurs got the defining play they needed — and the result was a return to the playoff field.