Spurs Dominate Short-Handed Suns, Earn 7th Straight Win

San Antonio cruises to 121-94 victory over Phoenix in Austin

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs owned the middle two quarters and dominated the short-handed Phoenix Suns 121-94 on Thursday in Austin, Texas, to win their seventh straight game. Stephon Castle scored 20 points to lead the Spurs, while Victor Wembanyama added 17 points, 11 rebounds, five blocks and four assists. Jalen Green's 26 points paced the Suns, who were without several key players due to injury and suspension.

Why it matters

The Spurs have been on a roll, winning seven straight games and solidifying their position in the Western Conference playoff race. The short-handed Suns, meanwhile, have struggled lately, dropping two straight and four of their past five games.

The details

San Antonio led by a dozen points at halftime before pulling away in the third quarter, outscoring the Suns 37-22 to take a commanding 98-71 lead heading into the fourth. The Spurs dominated in the paint, with Wembanyama and Kornet combining for 27 points. The Suns were missing Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, and Dillon Brooks due to injury and suspension.

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

The players

Stephon Castle

A key player for the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 20 points in the win.

Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' star center, who recorded a double-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds, 5 blocks and 4 assists.

Jalen Green

The leading scorer for the Phoenix Suns, pouring in 26 points in the loss.

Devin Booker

The Suns' star player, who missed the second half with right hip soreness after scoring 5 points in 9 minutes.

Grayson Allen

The Suns player who was held out with a sprained ankle.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with this level of intensity and focus if we want to keep this win streak going.”

— Stephon Castle, Spurs Player (austinnews.net)

“Losing key players to injury and suspension really hurt us tonight. We need to get healthy and back on track quickly.”

— Jalen Green, Suns Player (austinnews.net)

What’s next

The Spurs will look to extend their win streak when they host the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, February 22nd. The Suns will try to bounce back when they visit the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, February 24th.

The takeaway

The Spurs' depth and balanced scoring proved too much for the short-handed Suns, as San Antonio continues to surge in the Western Conference playoff race. Phoenix, meanwhile, will need to get healthy and find its footing again soon to avoid falling further behind in the standings.