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The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Phoenix Suns 121–94 on February 19 at Frost Bank Center, delivering a defensive masterclass that held Phoenix well below the Vegas total of 229.5 points. S. Castle led the Spurs with 20 points, supported by V. Wembanyama's 17, as San Antonio shot 51.7 percent from the field and connected on 13 three-pointers while forcing Phoenix into a dismal 37.1 percent shooting night. The Suns' J. Green paced his team with 26 points, but lacked sufficient support; Phoenix managed only 12 three-pointers and 22 assists against San Antonio's suffocating defense, which posted a 126.3 defensive rating compared to the Suns' 94.3 offensive rating. San Antonio's third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Phoenix 37–22 to seize control, and the Spurs' 50 rebounds and 30 assists reflected balanced, efficient play. Phoenix's shooting collapse—particularly from three-point range—compounded an already lopsided affair in which turnovers remained even at 11 apiece. The Spurs' defensive intensity and ball movement suggest they remain formidable contenders in the West, while the Suns face mounting concerns about offensive consistency.
