San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns basketball game result, Digi Mart USA News: In a tale of two positive halves, the San Antonio Spurs (9-2) beat the Phoenix Suns 122-96, according to a game recap published by Pounding The Rock.
Victor Wembanyama put his dominant stamp on a 61-46 first half, and second-year guard Dylan Harper shined in a 32-22 third period that pushed the San Antonio lead from 15 points at halftime to more than 30. The Spurs scored 30-plus points in the first three quarters and moved to 3-0 on the road trip.
Wembanyama finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds and 8 blocks, asserting himself from the tip. Harper contributed 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and De’Aaron Fox added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, doing most of his damage in the first half.
Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes each scored 11 points.
Devin Booker scored 32 points and had 4 assists for Phoenix, keeping the Suns closer in the first half. No other Suns player reached double figures until Khaman Malauch scored 11 points after the outcome was decided.
The Spurs built a slight early lead through more conventional means as their outside shots were not falling. A seven-point burst by Wembanyama carried San Antonio into the second quarter ahead by six, and an early 10-2 run extended the margin.
San Antonio’s lead reached 20 points before the break, and the Spurs went into halftime ahead 61-46. Harper hit a series of jumpers and a floater in the third quarter to extend the lead to 19, and Wembanyama’s 16-foot finger roll capped a third quarter that left San Antonio ahead by 25 entering the fourth.
The Spurs’ road trip concludes Wednesday night in Chicago against the Bulls at 7:00 PM CDT.
