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Suns Sink 19 Threes to End Spurs’ 5-0 Start

Phoenix’s swarming scheme limited Victor Wembanyama, showcasing a blueprint others may follow.

Overview

  • Devin Booker led Phoenix with 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting and 13 assists as the Suns’ bench added 50 points led by Collin Gillespie’s 15.
  • Victor Wembanyama was held to nine points, nine rebounds and six turnovers, his first game under 10 points since Oct. 30, 2024.
  • Phoenix shot 19-of-33 from deep (57.6%) and built a 31-point third-quarter lead before closing out a 130-118 win.
  • Rookie Dylan Harper exited with a lower-leg/calf injury late in the first half and did not return for San Antonio.
  • Suns coach Jordan Ott emphasized multiple defenders and avoiding fouls on Wembanyama, and the result left San Antonio 5-1 and Phoenix 3-4.