Spurs jumped ahead late in the first quarter and nursed that advantage the rest of the way in their road victory

"I believe I'm the most impactful player defensively in the league."

In beating six consecutive postseason contenders, including some of the NBA's best, Mitch Johnson and the Spurs completed a good home stand.

The Texas franchise has not played in the finals since 2014. The San Antonio Spurs are no longer just a rebuilding team with promise. Based on their recent surge, they are emerging as a legitimate threat in the Western Conference-and potentially the one team capable of knocking off the Oklahoma City Thunder in a playoff series.

After watching Victor Wembanyama dominate in San Antonio, Bill Simmons set a wild trade asking price for the Spurs.

San Antonio aims to keep its six-game win streak alive when the Spurs take on Memphis. Wednesday's meeting will be the fourth of the season between the two teams.

With De'Aaron Fox and Luke Kornet both listed as out in San Antonio's latest injury update, Mitch Johnson has an opportunity to test some things out.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the