Spurs Look to Continue Streaking Form Against Suns After All-Star Break

AUSTIN, TX – The San Antonio Spurs return from the NBA All-Star break looking to maintain their momentum against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, February 19th, at Moody Center on the campus of the University of Texas. While the Suns have emerged from the break with a relatively clean injury report, they will be without Dillon Brooks due to a suspension.

Suns Welcome Back Key Players, Face Suspension

The Phoenix Suns will have Grayson Allen (right knee sprain) and Isaiah Livers (left shoulder sprain) back in the lineup after both players were injured before the All-Star break according to the Arizona Republic. However, the team will be without Dillon Brooks, who is serving a one-game suspension for accumulating his 16th technical foul .

Spurs Enter Contest on a Six-Game Winning Streak

San Antonio enters the game with a six-game winning streak, the longest current streak in the league according to CBS Sports. The Spurs currently hold a 38-16 record, placing them second in the Western Conference, while the Suns are seventh at 32-23.

Key Matchups and Strategies

The Spurs’ success has been driven by a balanced attack led by Victor Wembanyama, who averages 24.4 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. Seven other San Antonio players as well score in double digits . To secure a win, San Antonio will necessitate to shut down the Suns’ three-point shooting, as Phoenix is 10th in the league in three-point percentage . The Spurs also excel in rebounding, ranking third in the league, and will aim to control the boards to limit second-chance opportunities for the Suns.

Injury Report

Spurs: Mason Plumlee (Out – Conditioning), Lindy Waters III (Out – Knee)

Suns: Cole Anthony (Out – Not With Team), Dillon Brooks (Out – Suspended)