San Antonio Spurs Defeat Philadelphia Sixers Despite Early Star Injury

The San Antonio Spurs secured their 60th win of the season on April 6, 2026, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

The victory was achieved despite the early departure of star player Victor Wembanyama, who exited the game before halftime due to a left rib contusion. Wembanyama had been productive in the opening minutes, scoring 17 points in just over 15 minutes of play.

Stephon Castle’s Performance

Following Wembanyama’s injury, Stephon Castle led the Spurs’ effort to maintain their lead. Castle recorded a triple-double, finishing the game with 19 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds.

Castle’s statistical contribution included 6-of-13 shooting from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. He played 31 minutes and committed two turnovers.

Game Statistics and Scoring

The Spurs finished the game with a 49% field goal percentage, making 44 of 89 attempts. They shot 34% from three-point range, converting 11 of 32 attempts, and 73% from the free-throw line with 16 of 22 made.

The Philadelphia 76ers struggled with efficiency, shooting 38% from the field (34-89) and 31% from three-point range (10-32). However, they were more effective from the free-throw line, shooting 83% (24-29).

For Philadelphia, Joel Embiid led the scoring with 34 points, shooting 8-of-19 from the field and 16-of-19 from the free-throw line. Embiid also recorded 12 rebounds, including five offensive rebounds.

Other contributors for the 76ers included:

• Paul George: 16 points
• Tyrese Maxey: 15 points
• VJ Edgecombe: 14 points

Tyrese Maxey also recorded four turnovers during his 40 minutes of play.

Game Progression

The game was characterized by a strong start from Wembanyama, who matched Embiid possession for possession before his injury occurred during a hit in transition.

Despite the loss of their star, the Spurs maintained control of the game. The final score reflected a 13-point margin, with the Spurs outscoring the 76ers 23-17 in the fourth quarter.

The Spurs recorded 47 rebounds compared to Philadelphia’s 48. San Antonio committed 11 turnovers, while Philadelphia committed 12.

The officiating crew for the matchup consisted of referees J.T. Orr, Kevin Scott, and Karl Lane.