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Phoenix Suns Stop San Antonio Spurs’ Surge with 111-102 Triumph

Nick Richards and Collin Gillespie congratulate Devin Booker

Key Takeaways:

  • The Phoenix Suns secured a 111-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs, marking their third consecutive victory
  • San Antonio saw their three-game winning streak come to an end, with De’Aaron Fox leading the Spurs with 26 points in Victor Wembanyama’s continued absence
  • Phoenix overcame injury setbacks, including the absences of Jalen Green, Grayson Allen, and Ryan Dunn, to outscore San Antonio 37-24 in the third quarter

Match Overview

The Phoenix Suns maintained their recent surge in form by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 111-102 at home on Sunday night. Dillon Brooks registered 25 points while Devin Booker contributed 24, ensuring Phoenix’s third successive win. With Jalen Green, Grayson Allen, and Ryan Dunn sidelined due to injury, the Suns received crucial performances from Jordan Goodwin, who posted 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Collin Gillespie, who also provided 15 points. Mark Williams delivered valuable minutes at centre.

Team and Player Absences

The Suns entered the contest without several key players. Jalen Green (right hamstring strain), Grayson Allen (quadriceps), and Ryan Dunn were all unavailable for selection. Dunn missed out after suffering a right wrist injury on a missed dunk attempt in Friday night’s comeback win over Minnesota. For San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama remained on the sidelines with a left calf strain and is expected to be out for at least another week. The Spurs also missed Stephon Castle, who was out due to a left hip flexor strain, and Dylan Harper, the rookie second overall draft pick who is also dealing with a left calf strain.

Quarter-by-Quarter Analysis and Statistics

The Spurs built an early 11-point lead during the second quarter, but Phoenix responded strongly after half-time. The Suns surged in the third period, outscoring San Antonio 37-24 to claim an 86-80 advantage heading into the final quarter. Booker played a pivotal role in this run, recording 11 points in the third. Despite missing their first nine attempts from three-point range, Phoenix improved significantly from beyond the arc, finishing 14-for-38 (36.8%).

Phoenix SunsStatisticSan Antonio Spurs
Dillon Brooks – 25Top ScorerDe’Aaron Fox – 26
Devin Booker – 24Second Top ScorerDevin Vassell – 17
Jordan Goodwin – 15 pts, 10 rebsOther Key ContributorsJulian Champagnie – 12 pts, 12 rebs
14/38 (36.8%)Three-Pointers10/34 (29.4%)
111Final Score102

Additional Player Highlights

For San Antonio, De’Aaron Fox led the team in scoring with 26 points. Devin Vassell added 17, while reserve Kelton Johnson scored 14. Julian Champagnie produced a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Upcoming Fixtures

The Spurs will travel to Portland for their next matchup on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the Suns are set to host Houston on Monday night. Former Suns star Kevin Durant is poised to miss the fixture for personal reasons.


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