Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points on 13 shots Saturday, and four other Spurs reached double figures. Phoenix needed seven straight points from Devin Booker to break a late tie the same night. When the teams meet Monday, watch what happens after Booker gives up the ball. The Suns will need someone else to turn those possessions into points if San Antonio’s scorers get going.
Can Phoenix keep the ball moving?
Phoenix made 16 of 21 shots in the first quarter and four of 19 in the second in its 102–99 win over Houston. A 19-point lead disappeared before halftime. Booker finished with 24, and he had help from Jalen Green, who scored 16, and Miles Bridges, who added 13. Against San Antonio’s B+ defense in our team grades, watch whether the Suns can turn a Booker pass into a good look before the ball has to come back to him late in the clock.
DraftKings had San Antonio favored by 8.5 Monday morning. The Spurs have won six of their first ten games by nine points or more. Their 125–103 win in Portland showed how they can pull away with scoring from several spots. Wembanyama played just 24 minutes, and Stephon Castle and Julian Champagnie each chipped in 14. Devin Vassell is questionable with left adductor tightness after scoring 15 in that game.
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Why the Spurs’ unders need context
Seven of San Antonio’s first ten games went under their own posted totals, while six finished above Monday’s 227.5. Portland shows how both can be true. The teams combined for 228 against a line of 228.5.
Phoenix’s last two wins finished at 221 and 201, but five of its first eight games topped 227.5. If the Suns can keep getting good looks when Booker passes, they can keep the margin tight while contributing more to the total. If they go cold for a quarter again, San Antonio could build a lead without the game turning into a shootout.
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