Wembanyama, Spurs outscore Suns 123-103 in preseason game in San Antonio

The San Antonio Spurs used a big second quarter and a 30-of-35 night at the free-throw line to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-103 on Wednesday at Frost Bank Center. The preseason win was the Spurs' first in four tries.

Second quarter

Phoenix led 23-22 after the opening period. San Antonio put up 38 points in the second quarter and led 60-49 at the break, then extended the gap to 92-75 through three quarters.

Leaders

Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 19 points in 23 minutes, shooting 9 of 14, with four blocks. Stephon Castle went 14 of 15 at the line on his way to 18 points. Carter Bryant scored 16 off the bench, and Tarris Reed Jr. had nine rebounds.

Jamaree Bouyea finished with 15 points, eight assists and four rebounds for Phoenix. Ryan Dunn also had 15 and did not miss a shot, going 6 of 6 from the field and 3 of 3 at the line.

The Suns had a 64-48 edge in points in the paint, but San Antonio held a 50-36 rebounding advantage and made six more 3-pointers.

Both clubs are 1-3 in the preseason. Attendance was 18,354.

Sources

ESPN