San Antonio walked into Chase Center playing like a team that expects to win — and left with another statement road result. The Spurs (38-16) absorbed Golden State’s early blitz, then steadily took control across the middle quarters before burying the Warriors (29-26) with a 32-19 fourth to secure a 126-113 victory on Feb. 12, 2026.
How the game turned
The Warriors came out flying, dropping 38 in the first quarter to grab early momentum and put immediate pressure on San Antonio’s defense. It didn’t last. The Spurs responded with a calm, possession-by-possession climb — 32 points in the second, 31 in the third, 32 in the fourth — turning the game into a four-quarter math problem Golden State couldn’t solve late.
After Golden State led 67-63 at halftime, the Spurs’ consistency started to win out. San Antonio edged the third quarter 31-27 to take a 94-94 tie into the fourth, then delivered the game’s defining stretch: a 32-point closing period while holding the Warriors to 19.
Ball movement vs. ball movement — and who executed late
Both teams moved the ball. Golden State finished with 37 assists, San Antonio with 35. The difference wasn’t creativity — it was timing. The Spurs’ best offense arrived when the game demanded it most, generating efficient looks and maintaining scoring pace deep into the fourth. Golden State’s playmaking volume didn’t translate into the same late-game punch as the Spurs’ offense tightened and the Warriors’ scoring dried up.
Quarter-by-quarter snapshot
First quarter: Warriors strike first
Golden State’s 38-point opening quarter set the tone early and suggested a track meet. San Antonio stayed within range with 31, a crucial detail that kept the game from slipping.
Second quarter: Spurs stabilize
San Antonio won the second 32-29, shrinking the gap and changing the feel of the game. The Spurs were already setting up the long game — matching pace, limiting the damage, and leaning into their structure.
Third quarter: Control starts to shift
The Spurs again won the period, 31-27, completing the comeback and pulling even heading to the fourth. Golden State’s initial advantage was gone, and the game became a test of execution.
Fourth quarter: Spurs deliver the knockout
San Antonio’s 32-19 finish was the separator. In a game where both teams posted high assist totals, the Spurs’ closing offense proved more reliable, while Golden State’s attack stalled at the worst moment.
What it means going forward
For the Spurs, this win fits the profile of a team in form: they entered on a five-game winning streak and played with the steadiness of a group comfortable winning different ways — even after giving up 38 in the opening quarter.
For the Warriors, the loss mirrors their uneven recent stretch (LWLWL entering the night). The ball moved — 37 assists is a strong indicator of offensive connectivity — but the late-game scoring drop-off will be the takeaway. Golden State built a cushion early and couldn’t protect it when the game tightened.