
Both the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns have outperformed their preseason expectations so far in the 2025-26 campaign. The Spurs were expected to be in the playoff picture, but their inexperience would hold them back. Instead, they are the biggest threats to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the West, boasting the third-best record in the league.
The Suns, on the other hand, were expected to take a big step back after losing both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal in the offseason. They are well above .500 and hold the seventh-best record in the West, but are well within striking distance of the fourth-place Houston Rockets, only two games behind them in the standings.
The Spurs are 0-2 so far this season against the pesky Suns, and are hoping to kick off the final push to the playoffs with a win. The Spurs won their last six games heading into the All-Star Break, and will have an unofficial homecourt advantage tonight.
Before tipoff, we have you covered with everything you need to know, from betting odds, TV info, and injury reports for both squads.
Despite their winless record against the Suns, the Spurs are heavy favorites. Heading into the break, Devin Booker had some cold shooting nights, so the Spurs will be banking on him remaining rough.
Without Jeremy Sochan to serve as an enforcer, Dillon Brooks could run rampant, trying to get under his opponents' skin. However, the Spurs have remained cool, calm, and collected so far, and will just try to get a win in front of an Austin crowd that only gets to see NBA action twice a year.
After this game, the Spurs will remain "at home" in Austin on Saturday to take on a weak, injured Sacramento Kings team in what should be an easy win. Feeling refreshed after the break, expect the Spurs to come out hot in the Moody Center against their Western Conference rivals.