Key Takeaways:
- San Antonio Spurs secured a 121-94 victory over the Phoenix Suns night for their seventh win in a row
- Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 20 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals in 21 minutes
- The Suns were without several key players, including Dillon Brooks and Grayson Allen, while Devin Booker exited early with right hip soreness
Game Summary
The San Antonio Spurs continued their impressive run by defeating the depleted Phoenix Suns 121-94 in Austin on Thursday night, marking their seventh straight victory. The contest, played in a city the Spurs have been fostering as part of an ambitious mega-region initiative, saw the hosts dominate both ends of the floor.
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— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 20, 2026
Player Contributions
Stephon Castle set the pace for San Antonio, registering 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, along with 4 assists and 3 steals during his 21 minutes on the court. Victor Wembanyama delivered a strong two-way performance, contributing 17 points as well as securing 11 rebounds and amassing 5 blocks over 25 minutes of play. De’Aaron Fox added 15 points and distributed 8 assists in 22 minutes.
There was notable impact from the Spurs’ bench, with Dylan Harper coming in for 17 points, while Luke Kornet nearly posted a double-double with 10 points and 9 rebounds.
For the Suns, Jalen Green was a lone bright spot with 26 points in his eighth game of what has been an injury-hit campaign. Mark Williams provided support with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Suns’ Injury Troubles and Suspensions
Phoenix endured significant roster setbacks. Devin Booker featured for only nine minutes at the start of the match before departing due to right hip soreness. The team was already without Dillon Brooks, who served a one-game suspension after receiving his 16th technical foul this season, and Grayson Allen, sidelined by an ankle injury.
Key Moments and Scoring Runs
San Antonio held a 61-49 lead at the interval, fuelled by an explosive 13-0 burst at the start of the second quarter. Julian Champagnie knocked down back-to-back three-pointers, complemented by Harrison Barnes’ three-point play combining a layup and a successful free throw.
The Spurs extended their advantage to 22 points early in the second half, courtesy of three consecutive three-point shots from Castle, Wembanyama, and Devin Vassell.
| Team | Points | Top Scorer | Key Absentees |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 121 | Stephon Castle (20) | – |
| Phoenix Suns | 94 | Jalen Green (26) | Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, Devin Booker (early exit) |
Looking Ahead
The Suns will host Orlando on Saturday, while the Spurs are set to take on Sacramento in Austin on the same day.
