Spurs Extend Streak to Seven
The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to seven games with a dominant 121-94 victory over Phoenix, turning the game into a rout after the Suns went scoreless for four minutes in the second quarter. Victor Wembanyama anchored the defense with 17 points and 5 blocks despite shooting 7-15 from the field. The victory was played at Austin's Moody Center, praised for its excellent acoustics.
- This victory marked the Spurs' seventh consecutive win, improving their record to 39-16. - The win was part of the "I-35 Series," which features the Spurs playing two home games in Austin; this is the fourth consecutive year the team has played regular season games at the Moody Center. - Phoenix's leading scorer, Devin Booker, was forced to exit the game in the second quarter due to a hip injury. - The Spurs' defense held the Suns to 37.1% shooting from the field and 28.6% from three-point range, marking the seventh time this season San Antonio has held an opponent under 100 points. - During their seven-game winning streak, the Spurs have impressively had a different leading scorer in each of those victories, highlighting the team's balanced offensive attack. - Victor Wembanyama's five blocks in the game marked his eighth game of the season with at least five blocks. - Stephon Castle contributed 20 points, while Dylan Harper added 17 for the Spurs. - The Spurs will play the second game of their Austin series on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings.
