The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Clippers 116-112 in a thrilling NBA contest on March 7, 2026. In a game that featured several momentum swings, the Spurs made the crucial plays down the stretch to secure a valuable home win against a Western Conference rival. The Clippers, playing on the second night of a back-to-back, fought valiantly and erased a double-digit deficit to take a brief lead in the fourth quarter. However, the Spurs responded with a run of their own, led by their young core, and clutch free-throw shooting in the final minute sealed the four-point victory. The result is a significant confidence booster for the rebuilding Spurs, while for the Clippers it represents a missed opportunity. Spurs' coach praised his team's growth in closing out tight games, while the Clippers' manager pointed to fatigue and defensive lapses as contributing factors to the loss.