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The San Antonio Spurs edged the Los Angeles Clippers 119–115 on March 16 at Intuit Dome, in a defensive struggle that fell short of the 234.5-point Vegas total. Spurs guard Sexton Castle led the way with 23 points, while Victor Wembanyama added 21; the Clippers countered with Darius Garland's 25 points and Jalen Miller's 22. San Antonio's rebounding dominance—52 boards to Los Angeles's 37—proved decisive, though both teams shot modestly (Spurs 46.2%, Clippers 48.3% from the field) and combined for just 21 three-pointers. The Spurs' second quarter proved pivotal, outscoring the Clippers 37–15 in that frame to build separation they would not relinquish. Both clubs recorded identical assist totals of 25, yet San Antonio's defensive rating of 114.4 versus the Clippers' 121.7 underscored their edge on that end. With the Spurs improving their recent form and the Clippers stumbling at home, San Antonio's road victory could have implications for playoff seeding in a tightening conference race.