Durant Scores Suns' Final 10
Kevin Durant took over the 4th quarter, scoring Phoenix's last 10 points, though the Suns still lost to San Antonio. Jalen Green posted 26 points for the Spurs in the victory. The loss came after Devin Booker exited early with a hip injury.
- The lopsided 121-94 final score marked the Spurs' seventh consecutive victory, the longest active winning streak in the league. - Devin Booker played just nine minutes before exiting with what has been diagnosed as a right hip strain; he has been ruled out for the Suns' next game against the Orlando Magic. - Phoenix was also short-handed due to the absences of guard Grayson Allen, who was sidelined with an ankle injury, and forward Dillon Brooks, who was serving a one-game suspension. - The Spurs' balanced attack has been a key to their success; a different player has been the team's leading scorer in each of the seven victories during their current streak. - During the seven-game win streak, San Antonio has ranked third in the NBA in offensive rating and fourth in defensive rating, demonstrating dominance on both sides of the ball. - Statistically, the Suns struggled with their shooting, hitting only 37.1% of their field goals, compared to a much more efficient 51.7% for the Spurs. - The loss dropped the Suns to 7th in the Western Conference standings with a 32-24 record, while the victorious Spurs hold the 2nd spot.
