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Spurs Capitalize on Suns' Shortcomings, Win 7th Straight
San Antonio Spurs extended their win streak to seven with a balanced offense and strong defense, outscoring the injury-affected Suns by 27 points, led by Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama.
- On Thursday night at the Moody Center, the San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 121-94, extending their streak to seven wins.
- Phoenix, hampered by absences, lost Dillon Brooks to suspension, Grayson Allen to an ankle injury, and Devin Booker left after nine minutes with right hip soreness; San Antonio led 61-49 at halftime after a 13-0 second-quarter run and won the paint 48-36.
- Benches Dylan Harper and Luke Kornet combined for 17 points, nine rebounds, in the victory, providing crucial support off the bench.
- The victory moved San Antonio to 39-16 and kept them second in the West, with coach Mitch Johnson praising third-stringers, saying `I thought he did a phenomenal job`.
- The win bolsters the Spurs' momentum in Austin, as Victor Wembanyama energized the crowd with blocks and a dunk in the first game back from the All-Star break.
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Spurs beat the Suns 121-94 in Austin for their 7th straight win
Stephon Castle scored 20 points, Victor Wembanyama added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 121-94 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory.
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