Spurs Cruise Past Short-Handed 76ers with Storming 131-91 Victory

Key Takeaways:

• Dylan Harper and Devin Vassell each recorded 22 points as San Antonio delivered a dominant display last night in Philadelphia
• The Spurs finished 8-1 on their lengthy road trip and struck 18 three-pointers against the 76ers
• Philadelphia, missing multiple key players, managed just 11 points in the third quarter and trailed by 49 at the period’s end

Spurs Bounce Back with Convincing Win

Returning to form after seeing their 11-game winning streak halted on Sunday by the New York Knicks, the San Antonio Spurs responded emphatically as they dismantled the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday night.

Dylan Harper led the scoring for San Antonio with 22 points, while rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama contributed 10. Devin Vassell, also notching 22 points, drilled six triples as he helped the Spurs assert their dominance from long range. Altogether, San Antonio connected on 18 shots from beyond the arc, quickly pulling away from the outset and never relinquishing control.

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— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 4, 2026

Rodeo Road Trip Wrapped Up in Style

The meeting concluded the Spurs’ annual rodeo road trip, which spanned nine games – including two contests played in Austin, Texas. San Antonio posted an impressive 8-1 record on the journey, which began with a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on February 10.

Despite being without Harrison Barnes, whose run of 364 consecutive games played ended after waking up with a sore ankle, the Spurs led by 49 points at the end of the third period, keeping the 76ers at bay throughout.

76ers Struggle Amid Injury and Suspension Woes

Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points to lead the Philadelphia effort, yet the 76ers faced major adversity. The team played without Joel Embiid, absent for the second of three scheduled games due to a strained right oblique, as well as the suspended Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr., who missed the fixture due to illness. The depleted roster fell further behind when VJ Edgecombe exited in the closing moments of the 2nd quarter after landing hard on his back during a three-point attempt.

Philadelphia, heavily outmatched from the tip, managed a meagre 11 points in the third quarter. Fans expressed their frustration as Carter Bryant’s first-half three-pointer extended San Antonio’s advantage to 60-36, with boos ringing out as the home side trailed 78-53 at the interval.

Looking Ahead

• Spurs: Will return home for the first time since 7 February to host Detroit on Thursday
• 76ers: Set to host Utah on Wednesday