Spurs Overcome Raptors in Season Finale Comeback

The San Antonio Spurs ended their season with a resilient comeback victory over the Toronto Raptors, winning 125-118 despite a 22-point deficit. Keldon Johnson and Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 23 and 20 points, respectively, while Scottie Barnes scored a game-high 35 points for the Raptors. The Spurs finished the season at 34-48, showing a 12-win improvement, but failed to make the playoffs, marking their sixth consecutive non-postseason year. Chris Paul, Harrison Barnes, and Julian Champagnie made NBA history by each playing all 82 games, with Paul notably being the second-oldest to do so. The Raptors, finishing 30-52, missed the playoffs for the third straight season. The Spurs dealt with significant challenges this season, including the absence of coach Gregg Popovich due to health issues and the loss of key players like Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox to injuries.