Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs MATCH PLAYER STATS – NBA BOX SCORE – MARCH 25, 2024

MATCH PRIDICTIONS : There are 75% chances to win Phoenix Suns on MARCH 25, 2024

MATCH PRIDICTIONS : – WRONG – March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

TEAM	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	FINAL
Phoenix Suns	22	28	24	28	102
San Antonio Spurs	29	18	28	29	104

TEAM	PITP	FB PTS	BIG LD	BPTS	TREB	TOV	TTOV	POT
Phoenix Suns	44	14	9	16	7	14	1	17
San Antonio Spurs	52	16	11	26	7	7	0	10

• Lead Changes: 6
• Times Tied: 5

Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs MATCH PLAYER STATS – SUMMARY – MARCH 25, 2024

In a thrilling finale, Jeremy Sochan clinched the win for San Antonio with a pivotal three-pointer in the last minute, capping off his standout performance of 26 points and a career-high 18 rebounds, as the Spurs narrowly triumphed over the Phoenix Suns with a 104-102 victory on Monday night. The Spurs felt the absence of rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, who sat out due to a sprained ankle sustained in their previous encounter with the Suns.

Devin Vassell also impressed with 26 points, his excitement palpable as he declared the win significant using the venue’s microphone post-game.

Despite Devin Booker’s commanding 36 points and Kevin Durant’s 29, the Suns, who managed to level the series in San Antonio, couldn’t clinch the win. With the game on the line, both Booker and Durant fell short on their last-second attempts from beyond the arc.

Coach Gregg Popovich provided some hope regarding Wembanyama’s condition, suggesting there’s a fair chance of his return against Utah on Wednesday.

This loss looms large for Phoenix, facing a grueling stretch ahead against playoff-contending teams. They stand precariously in the Western Conference, only just above the play-in tournament threshold by half a game.

San Antonio rebounded from a 32-point deficit in their last encounter with a tighter game this time around, something Phoenix’s coach Frank Vogel predicted, expecting a more tenacious battle.

The Suns deployed Durant and Booker in the decisive quarter after resting them previously, while the Spurs gained momentum on a 16-0 run, transforming a third-quarter nine-point lag into a solid lead early in the fourth.

An enthusiastic start saw San Antonio leap ahead to a quick 13-6 and closing the first quarter with a 29-22 edge. Durant, who remained shotless in the first quarter, found his stride in the second, contributing to a 9-2 run that evened the scores. Phoenix took the quarter, shooting an impressive 60% from the field.

Closing a historically long homestand, the Spurs bagged two wins, which included a game played in Austin, reinforcing their ties with the regional fanbase.

San Antonio aims to dodge a franchise record for the worst season with at least four wins in their remaining ten games.

Looking forward, both teams face matchups on Wednesday, with the Suns heading to Denver and the Spurs visiting Utah.

Phoenix Suns – NBA BOX SCORE – MARCH 25, 2024

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Grayson AllenF	34:36	2	5	40.0	0	2	0.0	2	3	66.7	0	4	4	2	0	0	0	2	6	5
Kevin DurantF	36:08	12	17	70.6	4	6	66.7	1	2	50.0	0	8	8	6	1	0	3	2	29	5
Jusuf NurkicC	19:20	3	9	33.3	0	0	0.0	0	2	0.0	1	8	9	4	1	2	1	1	6	-2
Bradley BealG	30:27	4	11	36.4	1	4	25.0	0	0	0.0	0	5	5	6	2	0	1	0	9	-1
Devin BookerG	39:59	14	28	50.0	3	10	30.0	5	7	71.4	1	5	6	4	1	3	5	4	36	-1
Eric Gordon	24:24	1	4	25.0	0	3	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	2	2	0	0	0	1	1	2	-9
Drew Eubanks	21:16	1	3	33.3	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	3	3	6	4	0	0	2	4	2	7
Royce O’Neale	25:45	5	6	83.3	2	3	66.7	0	0	0.0	0	5	5	2	0	1	1	0	12	-4
Bol Bol	8:05	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	2	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	-10
Nassir Little	DNP – Coach’s Decision
Josh Okogie	DNP – Coach’s Decision
David Roddy	DNP – Coach’s Decision
Isaiah Thomas	DNP – Coach’s Decision
Thaddeus Young	DNP – Coach’s Decision
TOTALS		42	83	50.6	10	28	35.7	8	14	57.1	5	42	47	28	5	7	14	14	102	-2

San Antonio Spurs MATCH PLAYER STATS – NBA BOX SCORE – MARCH 25, 2024

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Julian ChampagnieF	20:05	2	5	40.0	0	2	0.0	2	2	100	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	6	8
Jeremy SochanF	35:37	10	19	52.6	1	7	14.3	5	5	100	2	16	18	1	1	1	0	2	26	3
Zach CollinsC	30:04	7	14	50.0	0	3	0.0	4	6	66.7	2	3	5	3	1	0	3	3	18	-4
Devin VassellG	35:03	11	24	45.8	2	9	22.2	2	2	100	0	4	4	7	3	0	0	2	26	9
Tre JonesG	27:03	1	4	25.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	1	2	3	4	1	0	0	0	2	-13
Blake Wesley	20:57	2	7	28.6	1	2	50.0	0	0	0.0	0	2	2	3	1	0	1	0	5	15
Keldon Johnson	30:51	5	9	55.6	2	2	100	2	2	100	0	3	3	5	1	0	0	2	14	1
Dominick Barlow	17:50	0	1	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	3	3	0	0	0	2	2	0	6
Malaki Branham	7:29	0	4	0.0	0	2	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-11
Cedi Osman	15:01	2	4	50.0	2	4	50.0	1	2	50.0	0	2	2	0	1	0	0	2	7	-4
Devonte’ Graham	DNP – Coach’s Decision
Sandro Mamukelashvili	DNP – Coach’s Decision
TOTALS		40	91	44.0	8	31	25.8	16	19	84.2	5	35	40	23	10	1	7	15	104	2

MATCH PRIDICTIONS : There are 60% chances to win Phoenix Suns

MATCH PRIDICTIONS : TRUE – March 23, 2024

March 23, 2024

TEAM	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	FINAL
Phoenix Suns	26	39	38	28	131
San Antonio Spurs	17	30	24	35	106

LAST – 5 – MATCH RESULT Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs

November 3, 2023

TEAM	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	FINAL
San Antonio Spurs	39	36	28	29	132
Phoenix Suns	20	35	34	32	121

November 1, 2023

TEAM	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	FINAL
San Antonio Spurs	18	27	37	33	115
Phoenix Suns	27	36	32	19	114

April 5, 2023

TEAM	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	FINAL
San Antonio Spurs	25	26	25	18	94
Phoenix Suns	42	27	28	18	115

January 29, 2023

TEAM	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT1	FINAL
Phoenix Suns	33	22	32	23	18	128
San Antonio Spurs	26	22	28	34	8	118

December 5, 2022

TEAM	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	FINAL
Phoenix Suns	35	36	35	27	133
San Antonio Spurs	30	11	30	24	95

Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs MATCH PLAYER STATS – SUMMARY- MARCH 23, 2024

In a dominant performance at the AT&T Center, Devin Booker spearheaded the Phoenix Suns’ relentless assault over the San Antonio Spurs with an impressive 32-point contribution, opting to rest during the fourth quarter as their 131-106 victory on Saturday night strengthened their playoff ambitions.

Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel praised Booker’s exceptional play, “Devin Booker was on top of his game tonight—scoring, creating plays, and truly owning the court. He played splendidly, leading us with a really strong showing.”

The Suns showcased their might, establishing and maintaining a lead that burgeoned to 32 points. Kevin Durant made a significant 25-point addition to the scoreboard for Phoenix, while Bradley Beal’s performance was notable with 13 points coupled with a season-best 12 assists.

Despite a valiant effort from rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, who racked up 13 points, five rebounds, four assists, and a block in just 21 minutes, the Spurs faced their third consecutive loss, rooted in their recent underwhelming run of eight losses in their past ten games. Teammate Keldon Johnson pitched in with 14 points.

Shooting an impressive 59.6 percent, the Suns registered their eighth consecutive victory on Spurs’ turf.

Acknowledging the prowess of Phoenix’s lead performers, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich commented, “When you face players like Booker, Durant, and a fit Bradley Beal, it becomes a formidable trio to contend with. Our guys put in everything they had, and now we move forward.”

This win marked the Suns’ third in a row, elevating them to a position 13 games above .500 for the first time in the ongoing season. Sitting half a game before the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix (42-29) now has the edge in claiming the sixth definitive playoff spot within the Western Conference.

Booker, reflecting on the significance of this critical phase, said, “Our work throughout the season has brought us here. The timing couldn’t be better as we draw into the thick of the season. It’s crunch time to buckle down and gear up for the postseason.”

Phoenix is set to encounter the Spurs again on Monday, concluding what has been the latter’s longest homestand of the season. However, the Spurs have only managed a solitary win during this period.

The Spurs (15-56), aiming to circumvent the franchise’s historical low of 20-62 set in 1997, need to secure victories in five of their remaining 11 games. Amidst their upcoming fixtures, they face teams like Utah, Memphis, and Detroit who are not currently positioned within the playoff or play-in slots.

Entering the game with underwhelming field shooting and turnovers, the Spurs watched as Booker alone scored 12 points in just the first quarter, contributing significantly to the early lead that Phoenix never relinquished. Booker’s back-to-back 3-pointers in the second half propelled the Suns to claim their most considerable lead at that point, 70-47.

Booker spoke to the collective effort, highlighting the role of team defense and maintaining a non-complacent attitude, “We’re identifying our rhythm and that fuels our offensive execution. We still have room to improve, but we’re advancing steadily.”

Six Suns players hit double figures, in line with their average of 117 points a game. Bol Bol joined Beal with 13 points each.

Durant discussed the offensive dynamic, emphasizing versatility and adaptability, “We keep things fresh by varying our initiators and scorers. We capitalized on our flexibility and synergy on the court tonight, fostering a smooth game flow.”

Wembanyama’s skill was evident even in the face of defeat, as he sunk a 25-foot step-back three, narrowing the Suns’ lead during the first half. He made an impact with 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, and a block at halftime but couldn’t prevent the 65-47 disadvantage at the break.

Regarding the task of containing Wembanyama, Durant acknowledged the collective approach necessary, “You can’t pin him down one-on-one. He’s formidable and presents quite the challenge.”

Booker and Durant sat out the fourth quarter but not before Durant received a token of respect — a bottle of wine from Popovich. Both players carry a history with Popovich, having secured a gold medal under his coaching for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Spurs, now 5-19 in back-to-backs, including 2-10 on the second night of such matchups, reflect on their recent struggles and look ahead to turn the tides in their favor.

READ MORE : NBA GAMES TODAY / SCHEDULE – MARCH 23, 2024

Game	Date and Time (ET)	Teams	Arena and Location
1	March 23, 1:00 PM	Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks	Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
2	March 23, 7:00 PM	Sacramento Kings vs. Orlando Magic	Kia Center, Orlando, FL
3	March 23, 7:30 PM	Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks	State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
4	March 23, 8:00 PM	Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards	Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
5	March 23, 8:00 PM	Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls	United Center, Chicago, IL
6	March 23, 8:00 PM	Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets	Toyota Center, Houston, TX
7	March 23, 8:00 PM	Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs	Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
8	March 23, 10:00 PM	Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers	Moda Center, Portland, OR

San Antonio Spurs MATCH PLAYER STATS – NBA BOX SCORE – MARCH 23, 2024

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Julian ChampagnieF	24:37	1	4	25.0	0	2	0.0	2	3	66.7	0	2	2	2	1	2	1	1	4	-11
Jeremy SochanF	21:22	3	7	42.9	0	4	0.0	1	2	50.0	0	3	3	2	0	1	2	0	7	-21
Victor WembanyamaC	20:53	5	7	71.4	1	2	50.0	2	2	100	1	4	5	4	0	1	5	0	13	-13
Devin VassellG	23:30	1	8	12.5	0	2	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	3	3	3	0	0	1	0	2	-27
Tre JonesG	21:22	4	5	80.0	0	1	0.0	2	2	100	0	1	1	5	0	0	1	0	10	-21
Zach Collins	19:05	4	9	44.4	2	2	100	1	2	50.0	2	1	3	1	1	1	2	3	11	-18
Keldon Johnson	24:24	5	11	45.5	0	5	0.0	4	5	80.0	1	3	4	1	1	0	1	1	14	-9
Malaki Branham	21:36	3	8	37.5	1	3	33.3	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	1	7	-15
Cedi Osman	18:36	2	5	40.0	1	3	33.3	0	0	0.0	0	4	4	1	0	0	0	1	5	-10
Blake Wesley	18:39	4	5	80.0	2	2	100	2	2	100	1	0	1	3	2	1	0	2	12	2
Dominick Barlow	8:57	1	3	33.3	0	0	0.0	2	2	100	2	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	4	6
Devonte’ Graham	8:57	2	6	33.3	1	5	20.0	1	1	100	0	2	2	2	1	0	1	0	6	6
Sandro Mamukelashvili	8:02	5	7	71.4	1	2	50.0	0	0	0.0	1	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	11	6
TOTALS		40	85	47.1	9	33	27.3	17	21	81.0	8	26	34	27	6	6	15	9	106	-25

Phoenix Suns MATCH PLAYER STATS – NBA BOX SCORE – MARCH 23, 2024

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Grayson AllenF	25:37	4	6	66.7	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	2	2	1	1	0	1	1	8	26
Kevin DurantF	31:02	12	16	75.0	1	2	50.0	0	0	0.0	0	4	4	4	3	0	0	0	25	31
Jusuf NurkicC	21:49	3	7	42.9	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	3	7	10	3	3	0	0	4	6	26
Bradley BealG	28:23	6	10	60.0	1	3	33.3	0	0	0.0	0	1	1	12	0	0	1	1	13	15
Devin BookerG	30:30	14	24	58.3	3	7	42.9	1	1	100	2	5	7	9	0	0	2	3	32	29
Eric Gordon	22:51	4	6	66.7	4	5	80.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	3	12	4
Royce O’Neale	15:43	2	6	33.3	0	4	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	4	4	0	0	1	2	0	4	-3
Drew Eubanks	18:21	3	4	75.0	0	0	0.0	4	5	80.0	0	3	3	1	1	3	0	1	10	2
Bol Bol	19:01	4	5	80.0	2	2	100	3	4	75.0	0	4	4	1	0	1	0	3	13	5
Josh Okogie	9:34	0	2	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	-4
Nassir Little	5:43	1	2	50.0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	-2
Thaddeus Young	5:43	2	4	50.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	1	1	2	2	1	0	1	0	4	-2
David Roddy	5:43	1	2	50.0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	2	-2
Isaiah Thomas	DNP – Coach’s Decision
TOTALS		56	94	59.6	11	24	45.8	8	10	80.0	7	32	39	38	11	5	8	18	131	25