Spurs outlast Magic 112-103 on Feb. 1, 2026 after travel delays and late tipoff

San Antonio’s second-half control outweighs Orlando’s second-quarter surge

The Orlando Magic fell 112-103 to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Frost Bank Center in a game defined by an unusual pregame timeline and a momentum swing that never fully reversed.

The matchup was pushed back multiple times and ultimately started about five hours later than originally planned after San Antonio encountered winter-weather and travel disruptions returning from Charlotte. Despite the late tip, the Spurs established early control, then absorbed a strong Orlando response before reasserting themselves after halftime.

Quarter-by-quarter: early Spurs lead, Magic rally, then a decisive reset

San Antonio opened with its sharpest stretch of the night, taking the first quarter 37-21 and building a lead that reached as many as 18. Orlando responded with its best basketball in the second quarter, outscoring the Spurs 40-23 to take a 61-60 halftime advantage.

The second half tilted back to the home team. The Spurs won the third quarter 26-18 and matched that edge again in the fourth (26-24), closing out the nine-point win by controlling possessions and limiting Orlando’s opportunities for a late run.

Key performers and availability

• Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 25 points, eight rebounds, five blocks and four steals. He played after being listed as questionable with left calf soreness and was cleared shortly before tipoff.

• De’Aaron Fox posted 14 points and 10 assists, providing playmaking stability as the Spurs regained the lead in the second half.

• Dylan Harper added 15 points, while Devin Vassell scored 16 for San Antonio.

• For Orlando, Desmond Bane scored 25 points and Paolo Banchero recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds.

• San Antonio played without Stephon Castle, who missed the game with left adductor tightness.

How the game was decided: rebounds, rim protection, and trips to the line

Several measurable edges separated the teams. San Antonio finished with a 48-34 rebounding advantage and recorded six blocks to Orlando’s one. The Spurs also generated a larger volume of free throws, going 22-of-32 at the line compared with Orlando’s 13-of-15.

Orlando made a second-quarter push by lifting its pace and shot volume, but San Antonio’s rebounding and interior defense reduced second-chance chances and helped the Spurs dictate the closing possessions.

Next games: Orlando was scheduled to play at Oklahoma City on Tuesday, while San Antonio was set to host Oklahoma City on Wednesday.