Spurs Rally Late but Suns Hold On for 102-98 Victory

Spurs Come Up Short

The San Antonio Spurs erased most of a sizable deficit Saturday but could not complete the comeback, falling 102-98 to the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. Dylan Harper led the Spurs with 15 points, while Luke Kennard scored 20 for Phoenix in the Suns’ home victory.

San Antonio also got six assists from Victor Wembanyama and 10 rebounds from Luke Kornet. Phoenix received five assists from Jalen Green and 15 rebounds from Khaman Maluach.

Phoenix Builds Early Lead

The Suns took control in the opening quarter, outscoring San Antonio 35-25. Phoenix extended its advantage during the second quarter, although the Spurs trimmed the margin by halftime. San Antonio scored 26 points in the period, compared with 23 for the Suns, leaving Phoenix ahead 58-51 at the break.

Kennard made a 25-foot 3-pointer in the second quarter, and the Suns also received baskets from Green, Maluach and others as they maintained their lead. Harper scored on a 25-foot 3-pointer and a driving dunk during the period for San Antonio.

Spurs Make a Fourth-Quarter Push

Phoenix added to its advantage in the third quarter, winning the period 27-22 to take an 85-73 lead into the final 12 minutes. The Suns reached a 102-90 advantage in the fourth quarter after Duop Reath’s driving layup.

San Antonio then scored the final eight points. Maliq Brown made a 23-foot 3-pointer and later connected from 26 feet, while Tarris Reed Jr. added two free throws. The late run brought the Spurs within four, but Phoenix held on for the final 102-98 margin.

Records

The result moved Phoenix to 1-2 and left San Antonio at 0-2. The game was played Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, before an attendance of 17,071.

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ESPN