Victor Wembanyama snaps the Spurs' 6-season playoff drought in dramatic fashion with game-winning shot

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Victor Wembanyama sent the San Antonio Spurs back to the playoffs in dramatic fashion.

Wembanyama drilled a 17-foot jumper with a second left to give the Spurs a 101-100 win over the Phoenix Suns Thursday night at the Frost Bank Center to send the Spurs back to the playoffs for the first time in six seasons.

The 22-year-old’s game-winning shot capped a furious last-minute rally. The Spurs were down 100-95 with 1:13 left after Suns forward Jordan Goodwin drilled a 3-pointer.

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a game-winning shot against the Phoenix Suns in the final seconds in San Antonio, Texas, March 19, 2026. (Eric Gay/AP Photo)

Wembanyama sparked the comeback when he snared an offensive rebound and was fouled by Suns star Devin Booker and drilled two free throws to cut the Suns' lead to 100-97. Booker then missed a shot on the other end, and Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox quickly converted a layup to make it 100-99.

The Suns had a chance to take a three-point lead when Wembanyama fouled Rasheer Fleming. However, Fleming missed both free throws, and the Spurs corralled the rebound and immediately took a timeout.

Wembanyama capitalized on the missed free throws and drilled the game-winning jumper, sending the Spurs back to the playoffs.

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) is celebrated by teammates Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell (24) and others after he hit a game-winning shot against the Phoenix Suns in the final