Last night the Toronto Raptors came so close but ended up on the wrong side of a 110 to 107 loss against the San Antonio Spurs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on February 25, 2026. It was one of those games where Toronto controlled most of the action before the fourth quarter slipped away, leaving fans with a tough defeat to digest.
How the Game Unfolded
Toronto was clearly ready to compete from tip-off. The Raptors played with energy and purpose through three quarters and even built a 12-point lead late in the third, taking advantage of strong offensive play and defensive intensity.
But then the fourth quarter happened. San Antonio kicked things off with a 7-0 run early in the final frame, and the Raptors — missing shots and struggling to find rhythm — could not undo the Spurs’ burst. By the time the dust settled, San Antonio had outscored Toronto 32 to 17 in the quarter, erasing the deficit and capturing the win.
This was a disappointing end to a game Toronto largely controlled, but the final period swing is what defined the result.
Key Performances
For the Raptors:
- Brandon Ingram tallied 20 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Raptors’ balanced offensive effort.
- Immanuel Quickley matched him with 20 points, showing poise and scoring in key moments.
- Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl each scored 15 points, with Poeltl also providing physical play around the rim.
- RJ Barrett and Jamal Shead each had 12 points, contributing scoring off the bench.
For the San Antonio Spurs:
- Devin Vassell led all scorers with 21 points, hitting big shots and knocking down five three-pointers when it mattered most.
- De’Aaron Fox added 20 points, including clutch baskets down the stretch that helped swing momentum.
- Dylan Harper came off the bench with 15 points and seven assists, providing needed scoring punch and playmaking.
- While Victor Wembanyama had an off night from the field (12 points on 3-of-12 shooting), he still contributed with rebounds and five blocked shots, impacting the game defensively.
- Stephon Castle also chipped in 13 points and Julian Champagnie added 10 as the Spurs stretched their win streak to 10 straight.
Despite the loss, the Raptors’ effort was solid and showed why they have remained competitive all season long.
Eastern Conference Picture
After this loss the Raptors sat around 34 and 25 on the year, holding their place in the playoff mix in the Eastern Conference but still several games back of the team in first place.
The East remains very tight, and while Toronto has had some great wins this season, losses like this one against a Western Conference opponent at home make the margin for error smaller.
To climb closer to first place the Raptors need:
- More consistency in late quarters, where games are decided
- Improved defensive communication, especially when opponents go on runs
- Maintaining leads when built in the second and third quarters
If Toronto can clean up execution in those moments, this roster has a real chance to keep rising in the standings.
Final Thoughts from a Long Time Fan
This was one of those nights that felt like a turning point game. The Raptors played well enough to win for three quarters, led by guys like Ingram, Quickley and Barnes. But when San Antonio got rolling in the fourth quarter, Toronto couldn’t quite answer every time.
The Spurs are on a historic run and have become one of the league’s hottest teams, and this game showed just how tight NBA margins can be. A couple of missed shots, an opponent’s late scoring burst — suddenly a win turns into a loss.
Even though it ended in defeat, there were plenty of positives here. The effort was there. The fight was there. Now comes the part every Raptors fan loves: learning from nights like this and watching this team come back stronger in the next one.
👏 Let’s Go Raptors 👏
