NBA news: Spurs’ Harrison Barnes sees Ironman streak interrupted

San Antonio Spurs veteran forward Harrison Barnes has played in all 82 NBA games over the past three seasons and was on an impressive Ironman streak through Tuesday.

Barnes missed the Spurs’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers after waking up from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson made the decision to keep him out of the game. Barnes’ streak ended at 364 consecutive games.

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Johnson said the former NBA champion was added to the injury report when Barnes reported soreness when he woke up from a nap. Barnes received pre-match treatment from medical staff.

Barnes’ streak wasn’t the highest active streak in the league. Mikal Bridges of the New York Knicks holds the mark with 616 consecutive games. Barnes is also behind Bridges for the most games played since 2021 with 382.

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Austin, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Barnes has played in 60 games this season. He averages 10.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

Fortunately, for the Spurs, San Antonio was able to pull out a win without Barnes.

Dylan Harper scored 22 points and Victor Wembanyama had 10 points in the 131-91 win over the 76ers.

New York Knicks’ OG Anunoby, right, drives to the basket in front of San Antonio Spurs’ Harrison Barnes during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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San Antonio has the second-best record in the Western Conference at 44-17. The team is just three games behind the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder for first place in the conference.

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