The San Antonio Spurs (38-16), holding the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and just three games behind leader OKC, return from the All-Star break with momentum.

Victor Wembanyama is back, healthy, and fresh off a historic All-Star Weekend. The San Antonio Spurs are second in the Western Conference, red hot, and ready to lock in for the stretch run of the season.

"I was in Austin for three years prior to San Antonio, and I've always loved the city," said Johnson, who is in his first full season as coach of the Spurs after serving as acting coach in 2024-25 after Gregg Popovich suffered a stroke five games into the season.

Eager to expand their fanbase in Austin, the San Antonio Spurs are making appearances in town this week ahead of their games at the Moody Center. Driving the news: The Spurs, led by French phenom Victor Wembanyama, will play the Phoenix Suns at 7:30pm Thursday night and the Sacramento Kings on Saturday at 7pm at Moody.

Stephon Castle led the way with 20 points and his signature hard-nosed defense, while Victor Wembanyama added 17 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks.

Phoenix Suns five-time All-Star Devin Booker missed seven straight games with right ankle sprain. He has left the Feb. 19 contest with hip soreness.