Overview
- San Antonio opened 5-0 for the first time in franchise history with Victor Wembanyama averaging about 30 points, 14.6 rebounds and 4.8 blocks, including a 27-18-6-5 line in the win over Miami.
- The Spurs’ surge is backed by efficient shooting (over 50% from the field), a league-best +13.8 rebound differential, and the NBA’s top fast-break output.
- Phoenix is 2-4 but halted a four-game skid with a 118-96 win over Utah, where Devin Booker logged his fourth straight 30-point game and continued a blistering start.
- Ott outlined Phoenix’s plan for Wembanyama: show multiple bodies, keep him out of the paint, avoid jump-shot fouls, and gang rebound against San Antonio’s size.
- Injuries shape the matchup with De’Aaron Fox out for San Antonio and Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green sidelined for Phoenix as the teams meet in Phoenix on Sunday.