Spurs Dominate Short-Handed Suns in Austin for Seventh Straight Win

NBA · By Sarah Mitchell · February 20, 2026
Spurs Dominate Short-Handed Suns in Austin for Seventh Straight Win
San Antonio Spurs continued their impressive midseason surge on Thursday night, rolling past the Phoenix Suns with a 121-94 victory in Austin to notch their seventh consecutive win. The game showcased balanced scoring and stifling defense from the Spurs, while the Suns struggled to keep pace without several key contributors. Rookie guard Stephon Castle led the way for San Antonio, pouring in 20 points to anchor the offense. Rising star Victor Wembanyama added 17 points, continuing his strong run as the Spurs' interior force.
  • Stephon Castle: 20 points
  • Victor Wembanyama: 17 points
  • Spurs' winning streak: 7 games
  • Final score: 121-94
The Suns entered the matchup hampered by injuries, leaving them short-handed against a Spurs squad brimming with confidence. San Antonio took control early, building a double-digit lead in the first half and never allowing Phoenix to seriously threaten. The Spurs' defense held the Suns to under 100 points, highlighting the team's improvement on both ends of the floor. With this victory, San Antonio continues to build momentum as the season progresses. The combination of Castle's perimeter scoring and Wembanyama's dominance in the paint has given the Spurs a potent inside-out attack during their winning streak. Fans in Austin witnessed an energized Spurs team that capitalized on every opportunity, taking advantage of Phoenix's depleted rotation. San Antonio's seventh straight win marks their longest streak of the season, signaling a turnaround after early-season struggles.

Sources

  1. [1]ESPN NBA