Spurs end 6-year playoff drought behind Wembanyama's game winner
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Key Points:
- Victor Wembanyama hit a game-winning 17-foot fadeaway with 1.1 seconds left to secure the San Antonio Spurs' first postseason berth since 2019, finishing with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals.
- The Spurs overcame a late deficit, closing on a 16-5 run led by Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox, to defeat the Phoenix Suns 101-100 in a game with six lead changes and three ties.
- San Antonio improved to 20-2 since February 1, marking the best NBA record over that span and ending their longest playoff drought of six seasons.
- Teammate Keldon Johnson praised Wembanyama's impact, initiating an MVP
