The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Monday, November 9, 2026, led by Victor Wembanyama’s 40 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks. San Antonio won every quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center, pairing efficient shooting with a 20-rebound advantage to improve to 9-2 and remain unbeaten on the road.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Spurs Establish a Six-Point Lead
San Antonio outscored Phoenix 31-25 in the opening quarter. The Spurs established an early advantage that they would extend in each of the next two periods.
Second Quarter: San Antonio Extends the Margin
The Spurs followed with a 30-21 second quarter, taking a 61-46 lead into halftime. Phoenix managed just 21 points in the period, its lowest-scoring quarter of the night, as San Antonio increased its advantage to 15.
Third Quarter: Spurs Pull Further Away
San Antonio delivered its highest-scoring quarter with 32 points while holding Phoenix to 22. That 10-point differential pushed the lead to 93-68 entering the fourth. Across the middle two quarters, the Spurs outscored the Suns 62-43.
Fourth Quarter: San Antonio Completes the Win
Phoenix scored 28 points in the final period, but San Antonio added 29 to finish with a 26-point victory. The Spurs scored at least 29 points in every quarter and completed the win in regulation.
Key Performers
- Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: Led all scorers with 40 points, collected a game-high 11 rebounds and recorded eight blocks. His scoring and defensive production made him the clear standout.
- Stephon Castle, Spurs: Led San Antonio with seven assists as the team finished with 30 assists on 46 made field goals.
- Devin Booker, Suns: Paced Phoenix with 32 points and led the team with four assists. He accounted for one-third of the Suns’ scoring.
- Khaman Maluach, Suns: Led Phoenix with five rebounds, though the Suns finished well behind San Antonio on the boards.
NerdSports Stat: San Antonio outscored Phoenix 70-52 on two-point field goals. That 18-point advantage accounted for 69.2% of the Spurs’ final 26-point winning margin.
Game Analysis: Shooting and Rebounding Separate the Teams
San Antonio’s advantage went well beyond Wembanyama’s individual scoring. The Spurs shot 51.1% from the field, making 46 of 90 attempts, while Phoenix finished at 39.3% on 35-of-89 shooting. With nearly identical field-goal attempt totals, San Antonio made 11 more baskets.
The largest scoring difference came inside the three-point line. San Antonio made 35 of 60 two-point attempts, compared with 26 of 63 for Phoenix. The Spurs also held a smaller advantage from long range, going 11-for-30 from three compared with the Suns’ 9-for-26.
Rebounding provided another clear separation. San Antonio collected 55 rebounds to Phoenix’s 35, with Wembanyama’s 11 leading both teams. His eight blocks added a substantial defensive contribution alongside a Suns offense that struggled to convert its field-goal opportunities.
The Spurs also finished with a 30-21 advantage in assists. Phoenix was more accurate at the free-throw line, shooting 89.5% compared with San Antonio’s 76.0%, but the Spurs still made two more free throws, 19 to 17. Booker’s 32 points were not enough to offset those broader team differences.
Closing Context: Spurs Stay Perfect on the Road
San Antonio improved to 9-2 overall and 5-0 away from home, continuing a strong start in the Western Conference. Phoenix fell to 3-6 overall and 3-3 at home. The Suns return to action Tuesday, November 10, against the LA Clippers at 6:00 p.m. PST, while the Spurs next face the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, November 11, at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on November 9, 2026.
Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points. His individual shooting percentage was not available in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, San Antonio sits 9-2 in the Western Conference.
Victor Wembanyama was the standout performer with 40 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks.
