Suns Vs Spurs Turn Up the Heat in Austin as Spurs Roll Past Suns 121-94
In the suns vs spurs matchup on Feb. 19, 2026, San Antonio routed Phoenix 121-94, handing the Spurs a seventh straight victory and moving them to 39-16 while the Suns fell to 32-24.
Suns Vs Spurs: Third quarter seals it in Austin
The game at the Moody Center in Austin tightened early — San Antonio led 30-25 after one quarter and held a 61-49 edge at halftime — before the third quarter turned the contest into a rout. The Spurs outscored Phoenix 37-22 in the third, expanding a 12-point halftime lead into a blowout and producing a final margin of 27 points.
Wembanyama anchors San Antonio’s defense
Victor Wembanyama anchored the Spurs’ performance, altering shots at the rim and stretching the floor offensively, which dictated space and pace for San Antonio. His presence forced Phoenix into rushed attempts; every time the Suns ventured into the paint they met length and contested finishes, and his gravity opened clean looks for teammates spotting up on the perimeter or cutting along the baseline.
Bench, guards and the Austin crowd helped push the run
The Spurs’ supporting cast matched the game plan: guards pushed tempo, shared the ball and turned missed Suns shots into transition points. Role players off the bench dove for loose balls, rotated into passing lanes and finished through contact, while the home crowd — energized by fiesta-themed jerseys and the building’s atmosphere — leaned in as the lead grew. Midway through the second quarter San Antonio strung together a decisive run sparked by transition opportunities and second-chance points that set the table for the third-quarter surge.
The suns vs spurs matchup featured active defense turning into offense: Phoenix missed shots became fast breaks the other direction, San Antonio dominated the glass and forced late-clock shots. The Spurs’ defensive rotation and closeouts produced turnovers and contested attempts that the Suns struggled to overcome as the game progressed.
By the fourth quarter, with the Spurs’ lead comfortably above 20, San Antonio maintained intensity and sealed the win rather than easing off. The 121-94 final score reflected a night in which a workmanlike first half evolved into a showcase of depth, discipline and defensive bite for the Spurs; the Suns were unable to recover after the third-quarter surge.
San Antonio’s seventh straight win moved the team to 39-16; Phoenix dropped to 32-24. The available coverage did not list either team’s next scheduled game.
