Game Overview
In a highly anticipated matchup, the San Antonio Spurs, holding a strong record of 38 wins and 16 losses, will host the Phoenix Suns, who currently stand at 32 wins and 23 losses, marking the seventh spot in the tightly contested Western Conference. This game is set to take place in Austin, Texas, on Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m. EST. According to the latest odds from BETMGM, San Antonio is favored to win by 7.5 points, with the total points over/under line set at 226.5.
Team Performance
San Antonio is on a roll, entering this game with an impressive six-game winning streak. Their position in the conference reflects their strong performance, where they are currently 24-13 against fellow conference opponents. The Spurs have demonstrated close-game resilience this season, recording a 6-4 win-loss record in matches decided by three points or fewer.
Contrastingly, the Suns have scored 22 wins against their Western Conference rivals this season, with a noteworthy average of 15.0 fast break points per game, largely driven by Devin Booker, who contributes an average of 3.3 fast break points. The Suns maintain a field goal percentage of 46.0%, slightly above the 45.6% field goal shooting percentage of their opponents this season.
Previous Encounters
This matchup will mark the third encounter between these two teams this season. Previously, the Suns emerged victorious with a 111-102 win over the Spurs on November 24.
Key Players
Key players to watch include San Antonio’s De’Aaron Fox, who boasts a 48.4% shooting rate while averaging 19.4 points per game, and Victor Wembanyama, contributing an impressive 24.4 points per game over the past ten outings. On the Suns’ side, Booker is averaging 25.2 points along with 6.3 assists, supported by Dillon Brooks who has been averaging 25.0 points over his last ten games.
Recent Performance
In their last ten games, the Spurs have a record of 8 wins and 2 losses, scoring an average of 120.1 points per game while giving up 110.1 points. Their overall shooting accuracy stands at 49.9%. Conversely, the Suns have gone 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 110 points while conceding an average of 112.1 points. Their shooting percentage is slightly lower at 45.6%.
Injuries
In terms of injuries, the Spurs are missing David Jones Garcia for the season due to an ankle injury and have Lindy Waters III listed as day-to-day with a knee issue. The Suns’ Isaiah Livers is out with a shoulder injury, while Cole Anthony is listed as day-to-day for non-injury-related reasons, alongside Grayson Allen who is out due to a knee injury.
