Phoenix Suns Soar Past Spurs with 104-93 Victory

PHOENIX — In a resilient display, the Phoenix Suns emerged victorious over the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 104-93, despite losing star player Kevin Durant to an ankle injury during the game.

Durant exited the match with 3:51 left in the second quarter and did not return. He managed to register 13 points before his departure. The Suns confirmed he sustained an ankle injury but did not provide further details.

Devin Booker led the Suns with 29 points, reaching a significant milestone by surpassing 15,000 career points, an achievement that places him second on Phoenix’s all-time scoring list, trailing only Walter Davis.

On the other side, Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama showed promise despite a rocky start. He scored all of his 15 points in the second half and grabbed 13 rebounds, having struggled in the first half with no successful field goals. Devin Vassell was the standout for the Spurs, contributing 25 points from the bench.

Notable performances for the Suns also included Tyus Jones, who added 16 points, while Royce O’Neale and Bradley Beal contributed 10 points each. Oso Ighodaro stepped in as center due to Jusuf Nurkic’s absence from a thigh contusion.

The game began with the Suns dominating, jumping to an early 11-0 lead before the Spurs could find their rhythm. Overall, San Antonio struggled significantly with their shooting, finishing just 8 of 44 (18%) from beyond the arc.

With this result, the Suns’ hopes of securing a wild-card spot in the NBA Cup were dashed after the Dallas Mavericks’ victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Spurs will look to bounce back as they prepare to host the Chicago Bulls on Friday, while the Suns will travel to face the New Orleans Pelicans on the same day.