Spurs and Suns Face Off in Austin for I-35 Series Game

The two NBA teams meet for the first of two regular-season matchups in the Texas capital.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns faced off in Austin, Texas on Thursday night in the first of two "I-35 Series" games on their NBA regular-season schedule. The Spurs and Suns are playing a pair of games in the Texas capital as part of the league's efforts to expand its reach across the state.

Why it matters

The Spurs-Suns matchup in Austin is part of the NBA's strategy to bring regular-season games to different markets in Texas, allowing more fans across the state to experience live NBA action. This is the first time the Spurs and Suns have played a regular-season game in Austin.

The details

The game took place at the Moody Center, the University of Texas' new state-of-the-art basketball arena that opened in 2022. Fans in Austin were excited to see NBA stars like Devin Booker and Dejounte Murray compete on their home court.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Devin Booker

All-Star shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns.

Dejounte Murray

All-Star point guard for the San Antonio Spurs.

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The takeaway

The Spurs-Suns game in Austin demonstrates the NBA's efforts to expand its reach and fanbase across the state of Texas, giving more fans access to see their favorite teams and players compete in person.