San Antonio Spurs vs LA Clippers Match Player Stats

The san antonio spurs vs la clippers match player stats from March 17, 2026, tell a much more interesting story than the final score alone. San Antonio defeated Los Angeles 119-115 at Intuit Dome, but the game was shaped by major swings in momentum, a dominant rebounding advantage, strong playmaking from Stephon Castle, and an impressive scoring performance from Darius Garland.

For anyone looking beyond the basic result, this box score provides several useful lessons. San Antonio shot only 28% from three-point range, yet still scored 119 points. Los Angeles shot 38% from three and made 11 triples, but the Clippers were outrebounded 52-37. The Spurs also received a balanced scoring effort, with five players reaching at least 18 points.

This article breaks down the individual numbers, team statistics, quarter-by-quarter development, and the most important statistical factors behind the result.

San Antonio Spurs vs LA Clippers Match Player Stats

The March 17 matchup finished with San Antonio ahead 119-115. The Spurs entered the game at 50-18 overall and 24-11 on the road, while the Clippers were 34-34 overall and 19-15 at home.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
San Antonio Spurs	29	37	26	27	119
LA Clippers	37	15	30	33	115

The most important number in the quarter breakdown is the second period.

Los Angeles scored 37 points in the opening quarter and looked capable of controlling the game. San Antonio responded with 37 points of its own in the second quarter while holding the Clippers to just 15.

That 22-point swing transformed the game.

How the Game Was Decided

The final margin was only four points, so it is tempting to focus exclusively on the closing possessions. However, the full box score shows that the result was built over several different phases.

San Antonio won because it combined:

• 52 total rebounds
• 25 assists
• 23 made free throws
• 43 made field goals
• 7 blocks
• Strong interior production
• Five players scoring 18 or more points

Los Angeles had several statistical advantages as well.

The Clippers shot 48% from the field compared with San Antonio’s 46%. They also shot 38% from three compared with 28% for the Spurs and recorded 11 steals compared with five for San Antonio. Both teams finished with 25 assists.

Yet those advantages did not compensate for the 15-rebound difference.

That is one of the clearest lessons from this game: shooting percentage alone does not explain the outcome.

Stephon Castle Led the Spurs Backcourt

Stephon Castle was one of the most important players in the game.

He finished with:

• 23 points
• 8 assists
• 7 rebounds
• 9-of-19 shooting
• 1-of-4 from three
• 4-of-6 from the free-throw line
• 1 steal
• 3 turnovers
• Plus-5 in 36 minutes

His scoring total tied for the highest mark on the Spurs, while his eight assists were the team high. The combination of scoring and playmaking made his contribution particularly important.

Castle did not need to dominate from three-point range. He made only one of his four attempts from beyond the arc, but he compensated by converting nine field goals overall.

His seven rebounds also mattered in a game where San Antonio established a major advantage on the glass.

From a box-score analysis perspective, Castle’s line is a good example of why a player’s value should not be judged only by points. His 23 points were important, but the eight assists and seven rebounds helped San Antonio maintain offensive balance.

Victor Wembanyama Controlled the Interior

Victor Wembanyama finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds in 34 minutes.

His complete line included:

• 21 points
• 13 rebounds
• 2 assists
• 3 turnovers
• 1 steal
• 4 blocks
• 9-of-20 field goals
• 2-of-9 three-pointers
• 1-of-3 free throws
• Plus-7

The 13 rebounds were the highest total in the game.

His four blocks were also the most recorded by an individual player in the matchup. That defensive presence is especially important when examining a game in which San Antonio won the overall rebounding battle by 15.

Wembanyama’s shooting was mixed. He made 45% of his field-goal attempts but connected on only two of nine attempts from three and one of three free throws.

Still, his overall impact went beyond shooting.

He provided defensive rim protection, controlled defensive rebounds, and gave San Antonio another major scoring option.

Devin Vassell Provided Efficient Scoring

Devin Vassell scored 20 points in 35 minutes.

He shot:

• 6-of-11 from the field
• 4-of-7 from three
• 4-of-4 from the free-throw line

He also added three rebounds, four assists, one steal, and no turnovers.

That last number deserves attention.

Vassell was one of San Antonio’s most efficient offensive contributors because he combined 20 points with four assists and zero turnovers. His 4-of-7 shooting from three was particularly useful because the Spurs as a team struggled from long distance.

While San Antonio made only 10 of 36 three-point attempts, Vassell personally made four of seven.

That means his perimeter efficiency helped offset some of the team’s broader shooting problems.

De’Aaron Fox Added Secondary Creation

De’Aaron Fox finished with 18 points, six assists, and three rebounds.

His shooting line was 6-of-12 from the field and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line.

The six assists were second on the Spurs behind Castle.

Fox therefore gave San Antonio another player capable of creating offense without needing a huge scoring total. His perfect free-throw shooting was also useful in a four-point game.

One of the most important characteristics of the Spurs’ offensive performance was that they did not depend on a single scorer.

Castle scored 23.

Wembanyama scored 21.

Vassell scored 20.

Fox scored 18.

That distribution made the offense harder to contain.

Julian Champagnie Filled a Supporting Role

Julian Champagnie started and played 29 minutes.

He recorded:

• 7 points
• 8 rebounds
• 1 assist
• 2 steals
• 1 block
• 3 turnovers
• 3-of-8 shooting

His seven points were not a major scoring contribution, but his eight rebounds were valuable.

When a team wins the rebounding battle 52-37, contributions from players outside the primary scoring group become important. Champagnie’s eight rebounds helped San Antonio maintain its advantage on the glass.

He also recorded two steals and one block, giving him additional defensive value.

Spurs Bench Production

San Antonio’s bench did not produce one massive scoring performance, but several reserves made useful contributions.

Carter Bryant scored 10 points in 21 minutes while shooting 2-of-4 from the field and 6-of-7 from the free-throw line.

Harrison Barnes scored eight points and grabbed three rebounds.

Keldon Johnson also scored eight points while adding five rebounds.

Jordan McLaughlin contributed three points, two rebounds, and one assist in 10 minutes.

Mason Plumlee added one point and three rebounds.

The important point is that San Antonio received enough secondary production to support its starting group.

Darius Garland Was the Clippers’ Offensive Leader

Darius Garland produced the strongest individual scoring performance for Los Angeles.

He finished with:

• 25 points
• 10 assists
• 2 rebounds
• 2 steals
• 8 turnovers
• 9-of-21 field goals
• 4-of-9 three-pointers
• 3-of-3 free throws
• Plus-minus of -4

Garland’s 25 points led all Clippers players.

His 10 assists also led both teams.

That combination made him the primary offensive engine for Los Angeles.

However, the eight turnovers are a major part of the statistical story. Garland was responsible for a large share of the Clippers’ offensive creation, but his turnovers reduced the value of that playmaking.

This is an important distinction when evaluating individual statistics.

Ten assists indicate strong creation.

Eight turnovers indicate that the ball was also put at risk frequently.

Both numbers need to be considered together.

Jordan Miller Delivered a Major Bench Performance

Jordan Miller was one of the most efficient players on either team.

He scored 22 points in 26 minutes.

His shooting line was exceptional:

• 10-of-13 from the field
• 1-of-1 from three
• 1-of-1 from the free-throw line
• 9 rebounds
• 3 assists

That is an extremely efficient scoring performance.

Miller’s 22 points ranked second on the Clippers, and his nine rebounds tied John Collins for the team lead.

He also finished with a plus-3 rating.

His production was one reason Los Angeles remained competitive after falling behind significantly.

John Collins Added Rebounding and Interior Scoring

John Collins finished with 11 points and nine rebounds.

He shot 4-of-8 from the field and 3-of-5 from the free-throw line.

He also contributed four assists and one steal.

His nine rebounds tied Miller for the Clippers’ team lead.

However, his plus-minus was -18, the lowest among Clippers players who played significant minutes.

Plus-minus should never be treated as a complete individual evaluation, because it reflects team performance during a player’s time on the court. Still, in this particular game it adds context to the overall result.

Bennedict Mathurin Gave Los Angeles Another Scorer

Bennedict Mathurin scored 16 points in 34 minutes.

He shot 5-of-12 from the field and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line.

He also recorded four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two turnovers.

His perfect free-throw shooting helped him reach 16 points despite making only five field goals.

Mathurin’s defensive activity was also notable because he recorded two steals.

Clippers Supporting Cast

Several other Clippers contributed in different ways.

Isaiah Jackson scored 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting and added a steal and a block.

Derrick Jones Jr. scored 10 points, grabbed three rebounds, and made two three-pointers.

Kris Dunn scored nine points while shooting 3-of-5 from the field and 2-of-3 from three.

Kobe Sanders added five points, two rebounds, and two assists.

Cam Christie scored three points in six minutes.

Nicolas Batum did not score, finishing 0-of-1 from the field, although he grabbed three rebounds.

The Clippers therefore had several useful individual performances, but the overall statistical balance still favored San Antonio.

Complete Spurs Player Statistics

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG	3PT	FT
Stephon Castle	36	23	7	8	1	0	9-19	1-4	4-6
Victor Wembanyama	34	21	13	2	1	4	9-20	2-9	1-3
Devin Vassell	35	20	3	4	1	0	6-11	4-7	4-4
De’Aaron Fox	29	18	3	6	0	2	6-12	0-4	6-6
Julian Champagnie	29	7	8	1	2	1	3-8	0-3	1-1
Harrison Barnes	18	8	3	2	0	0	3-7	2-5	0-0
Keldon Johnson	22	8	5	0	0	0	4-10	0-1	0-0
Carter Bryant	21	10	5	1	0	0	2-4	0-2	6-7
Mason Plumlee	6	1	3	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	1-2
Jordan McLaughlin	10	3	2	1	0	0	1-2	1-1	0-0

Complete Clippers Player Statistics

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG	3PT	FT
Darius Garland	32	25	2	10	2	0	9-21	4-9	3-3
Jordan Miller	26	22	9	3	0	0	10-13	1-1	1-1
Bennedict Mathurin	34	16	4	3	2	0	5-12	0-4	6-6
John Collins	26	11	9	4	1	0	4-8	0-1	3-5
Isaiah Jackson	17	11	1	0	1	1	4-5	0-0	3-4
Derrick Jones Jr.	24	10	3	1	0	1	4-13	2-6	0-1
Kris Dunn	23	9	2	1	1	1	3-5	2-3	1-2
Kobe Sanders	17	5	2	2	2	0	2-5	1-2	0-0
Cam Christie	6	3	1	0	1	0	1-4	0-1	1-2
Brook Lopez	24	3	1	1	1	2	1-2	1-1	0-0
Nicolas Batum	12	0	3	0	0	0	0-1	0-1	0-0

The Rebounding Battle Was the Hidden Story

The most significant team-statistical difference was rebounding.

San Antonio collected 52 rebounds.

Los Angeles collected 37.

That created a 15-rebound advantage for the Spurs.

The breakdown was also important. San Antonio had 22 offensive rebounds and 30 defensive rebounds. Los Angeles recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 25 defensive rebounds.

Offensive rebounds create additional possessions.

That matters because the Spurs were not particularly efficient from three-point range.

When a team shoots 10-of-36 from three, missed shots become more important. San Antonio’s ability to recover some of those misses gave the offense extra opportunities.

This is one reason the final score cannot be understood simply by comparing three-point percentages.

Three-Point Shooting Favored Los Angeles

The Clippers were clearly more efficient from outside.

San Antonio:

• 10-of-36
• 27.8%

Los Angeles:

• 11-of-29
• 37.9%

The Clippers made one more three-pointer despite attempting seven fewer shots.

That is a meaningful efficiency advantage.

However, the Spurs compensated through other areas.

San Antonio attempted 93 total field goals compared with 89 for Los Angeles. The Spurs also made 43 field goals, matching the Clippers’ total.

Therefore, despite the difference in three-point efficiency, San Antonio generated enough overall shooting volume and interior opportunities to reach 119 points.

Free Throws Also Helped the Spurs

San Antonio went 23-of-29 from the free-throw line.

Los Angeles went 18-of-24.

That gave the Spurs a five-point advantage in made free throws.

The Spurs converted 79% of their attempts, while the Clippers converted 75%.

The difference was not enormous in percentage terms, but in a four-point game every additional made free throw mattered.

Carter Bryant went 6-of-7 from the line.

De’Aaron Fox went 6-of-6.

Devin Vassell went 4-of-4.

Those performances helped San Antonio capitalize when Los Angeles committed fouls.

Assists Were Identical

Both teams finished with 25 assists.

That makes the contrast between Castle and Garland particularly interesting.

Castle had eight assists for San Antonio.

Garland had 10 for Los Angeles.

However, the Clippers’ Garland also committed eight turnovers.

The Spurs had 14 turnovers as a team.

The Clippers had 13.

So although Los Angeles had a two-assist advantage from its primary creator, the overall assist and turnover numbers were relatively close.

San Antonio’s offensive success came more from balance than from one dominant distributor.

Defensive Activity Favored the Clippers in Steals

Los Angeles recorded 11 steals compared with five for San Antonio.

That is a six-steal advantage.

The Clippers also forced San Antonio into 14 turnovers.

Yet the defensive pressure did not translate into enough extra scoring to overcome the rebounding difference.

San Antonio’s seven blocks were another important factor.

Wembanyama alone accounted for four blocks.

The Spurs therefore produced more rim protection even while Los Angeles generated more steals.

This shows that “defense” is not one single statistic. Steals, blocks, defensive rebounds, turnovers and shooting efficiency all describe different parts of defensive performance.

Quarter-by-Quarter Analysis

First Quarter

Los Angeles won the opening quarter 37-29.

The eight-point advantage immediately put San Antonio under pressure.

The Clippers were efficient enough offensively to create separation early, while the Spurs had to find another way to control the game.

A slow start can be especially dangerous on the road, but San Antonio did not allow the deficit to become permanent.

Second Quarter

The second quarter completely changed the contest.

San Antonio scored 37 points.

Los Angeles scored only 15.

That produced a 22-point swing.

The Spurs entered halftime with a major momentum advantage after trailing early.

This was arguably the most important statistical segment of the entire game.

Third Quarter

Los Angeles responded after halftime with 30 points.

San Antonio scored 26.

The Clippers therefore regained some momentum.

However, the Spurs had already created enough separation during the second period to enter the fourth quarter with an advantage.

Fourth Quarter

Los Angeles scored 33 points in the final period.

San Antonio scored 27.

The Clippers’ late push made the game close.

The Spurs ultimately recovered enough control to secure the 119-115 victory.

That late collapse and recovery is important context for anyone examining the final four-point margin.

What the Match Player Stats Reveal

A basic box-score reading might say the Spurs won because they scored four more points.

A deeper reading reveals several separate factors.

1. San Antonio Won the Possession Battle

The 52-37 rebounding advantage was substantial.

The 22 offensive rebounds were particularly valuable because they created additional opportunities after missed shots.

2. San Antonio Had Balanced Scoring

The Spurs had four players with at least 18 points.

That reduced their dependence on one scorer.

3. Los Angeles Had Better Perimeter Efficiency

The Clippers shot 38% from three compared with 28% for San Antonio.

That was a clear advantage.

4. The Spurs Were More Effective Inside and at the Line

San Antonio made 43 field goals and 23 free throws.

Its offensive strategy did not depend entirely on three-point shooting.

5. Garland Had a High-Usage Creation Role

Garland’s 25 points and 10 assists were excellent offensive numbers, but his eight turnovers were also significant.

6. Wembanyama Influenced More Than Scoring

His 21 points were important, but the 13 rebounds and four blocks show why his overall impact cannot be measured through points alone.

Season Series Context

The supplied season-series data shows San Antonio winning the first three meetings with Los Angeles.

The first matchup was a 116-112 Spurs victory on March 7, 2026.

The second was the 119-115 result covered in this article on March 17.

A later meeting on April 3 ended with San Antonio winning 118-99.

That means the March 17 game was part of a broader series in which the Spurs repeatedly found ways to score against Los Angeles.

For the specific game analyzed here, however, the 119-115 result is the key reference point.

Why the Final Score Can Be Misleading

The four-point final margin makes the contest appear consistently close.

It was not.

The game contained multiple major swings.

Los Angeles began with a strong first quarter.

San Antonio responded with an exceptional second quarter.

The Spurs then created a large advantage.

Los Angeles mounted a major comeback.

San Antonio eventually held on.

That sequence means the final margin does not accurately represent the full distribution of control throughout the game.

This is one of the most useful habits when studying basketball statistics: always compare the final score with the quarter-by-quarter scoring and possession-related numbers.

A Better Way to Read Basketball Player Statistics

When I analyze a box score, I try not to stop at the highest scoring player.

A useful process is to examine the game in layers.

Start With the Score

The final score tells you who won and by how much.

Examine the Quarters

Quarter totals show when the game changed.

Check Shooting

Field-goal percentage and three-point percentage help explain offensive efficiency.

Check Rebounding

Rebounding helps explain possession volume and second-chance opportunities.

Check Turnovers

Turnovers can erase efficient shooting.

Check Assists

Assists provide context for how scoring opportunities were created.

Check Individual Contributions

Only after understanding the team statistics should individual lines be interpreted in full.

Using that approach, the Spurs-Clippers game becomes much easier to understand.

Key Statistical Takeaways

Here are the most important numbers from the matchup:

Category	Spurs	Clippers
Final Score	119	115
Field Goals	43-93	43-89
FG%	46%	48%
Three-Pointers	10-36	11-29
3PT%	28%	38%
Free Throws	23-29	18-24
FT%	79%	75%
Rebounds	52	37
Assists	25	25
Turnovers	14	13
Steals	5	11
Blocks	7	5

Who Led Each Major Statistical Category?

For San Antonio:

• Points: Stephon Castle, 23
• Rebounds: Victor Wembanyama, 13
• Assists: Stephon Castle, 8
• Blocks: Victor Wembanyama, 4
• Three-pointers: Devin Vassell, 4
• Free throws made: De’Aaron Fox and Carter Bryant, 6 each

For Los Angeles:

• Points: Darius Garland, 25
• Rebounds: John Collins and Jordan Miller, 9 each
• Assists: Darius Garland, 10
• Steals: Darius Garland, 2, tied with several teammates
• Three-pointers: Darius Garland, 4
• Free throws made: Bennedict Mathurin, 6

These numbers show how different the two teams’ statistical profiles were.

San Antonio spread production across multiple players.

Los Angeles leaned heavily on Garland for creation while receiving an efficient scoring burst from Miller.

What San Antonio Did Particularly Well

The Spurs’ biggest success was maintaining offensive balance despite poor three-point shooting.

A 28% three-point percentage would normally create problems, especially against an opponent shooting nearly 38% from beyond the arc.

San Antonio avoided that trap by generating more overall field-goal attempts, attacking other areas of the floor, earning 29 free throws and controlling the offensive glass.

The 52 total rebounds were therefore not just a defensive statistic.

They were an offensive resource.

What Los Angeles Did Well

The Clippers deserve credit for several aspects of their performance.

• They shot 48% overall.
• They shot 38% from three.
• They recorded 11 steals.
• They produced 25 assists.
• They also fought back after falling significantly behind.

Garland’s 25-point, 10-assist performance gave the offense a clear creator, while Miller’s 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting provided outstanding efficiency.

The Clippers’ problem was not a lack of individual production.

The statistical issue was that San Antonio’s strengths in other areas outweighed those advantages.

The Importance of Wembanyama’s 13 Rebounds

The 13 rebounds from Wembanyama deserve special attention.

The Clippers had several players capable of scoring efficiently, so controlling the defensive glass was important for preventing additional possessions.

Wembanyama’s 13 rebounds were part of a larger team effort.

Champagnie added eight.

Castle added seven.

Johnson and Bryant each added five.

That distribution helped San Antonio maintain control of the possession battle.

The Importance of Castle’s Eight Assists

Castle’s eight assists were equally important.

San Antonio did not need him to score 30 or 35 points.

Instead, he created opportunities for teammates while contributing 23 points himself.

That type of balanced guard production is particularly useful when a team has multiple scoring options.

His performance also illustrates why assists should be viewed alongside scoring rather than separately.

A player who scores 23 points and creates eight additional baskets has a very different offensive role from a player who scores 23 points primarily through individual attempts.

Final Assessment of the Box Score

The san antonio spurs vs la clippers match player stats show a game in which neither team’s strengths completely dominated.

Los Angeles had the better shooting percentages.

San Antonio had the better rebounding numbers.

Los Angeles produced more steals.

San Antonio produced more blocks.

Both teams recorded 25 assists.

The Clippers had the game’s leading scorer in Garland.

The Spurs had the game’s leading rebounder in Wembanyama and the leading assist contributor from their side in Castle.

The final result came from how those different strengths interacted.

San Antonio’s 52 rebounds, 23 made free throws and balanced scoring helped compensate for its 28% three-point shooting. Los Angeles’ superior shooting efficiency and aggressive defensive activity kept the game competitive, but the Clippers could not fully overcome the possession disadvantage.

The result was a 119-115 Spurs victory.

For readers researching the san antonio spurs vs la clippers match player stats, the most useful conclusion is therefore not simply that San Antonio scored four more points. The deeper story is that the Spurs created enough extra opportunities and received enough balanced production to survive Los Angeles’ shooting efficiency and late comeback.

The box score supports that interpretation: San Antonio made the same number of field goals as Los Angeles, won the rebounding battle by 15, made five more free throws and blocked two more shots. Los Angeles countered with better overall shooting percentages and six more steals, but those advantages were not enough to produce the win.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score between the Spurs and Clippers?

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the LA Clippers 119-115 on March 17, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Who was the Spurs’ leading scorer?

Stephon Castle led San Antonio with 23 points. He also recorded eight assists and seven rebounds.

Who led the Clippers in scoring?

Darius Garland led Los Angeles with 25 points. He also finished with 10 assists and two rebounds.

How many rebounds did Victor Wembanyama have?

Victor Wembanyama recorded 13 rebounds, the highest total by any player in the game. He also scored 21 points and recorded four blocks.

Which team shot better from three-point range?

The Clippers shot better from three. Los Angeles made 11 of 29 attempts, or about 38%, while San Antonio made 10 of 36, or about 28%.

Why did the Spurs win despite shooting worse from three?

San Antonio compensated with a 52-37 rebounding advantage, 23 made free throws, seven blocks and balanced scoring from several players. The Spurs also made the same number of field goals as Los Angeles despite attempting only four more shots overall.

Conclusion

The March 17, 2026 meeting between San Antonio and Los Angeles was a strong example of why basketball analysis requires more than looking at the final score.

The Spurs won 119-115 after overcoming a poor opening quarter and responding with a huge second period. Stephon Castle supplied 23 points and eight assists, Victor Wembanyama added 21 points and 13 rebounds, Devin Vassell scored 20 points with four made three-pointers, and De’Aaron Fox contributed 18 points and six assists.

The Clippers had their own standout performances. Darius Garland recorded 25 points and 10 assists, while Jordan Miller scored 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting and collected nine rebounds. Los Angeles also shot 48% from the field and 38% from three.

The decisive statistical difference was rebounding. San Antonio finished with 52 rebounds compared with 37 for Los Angeles. That 15-rebound advantage helped the Spurs generate additional opportunities and offset their weaker three-point shooting.

Ultimately, the box score describes a game of contrasting strengths. Los Angeles was more efficient with its shooting and created more steals, while San Antonio controlled the glass, protected the rim more effectively and received broader production from its rotation.