Suns Vs Spurs — Spurs Turn Up the Heat in Austin, 121-94

Suns Vs Spurs — Spurs Turn Up the Heat in Austin, 121-94

San Antonio handed Phoenix a 121-94 loss on Feb. 19, 2026, a result that defined the suns vs spurs matchup by a 27-point final margin and extended the Spurs' winning streak to seven games; the victory moved San Antonio to 39-16 while Phoenix fell to 32-24.

Suns Vs Spurs: Third quarter tilt decided the game

The contest was competitive early — San Antonio led 30-25 after one quarter and took a 61-49 edge into halftime — but the third quarter reshaped the night. The Spurs outscored the Suns 37-22 in the third, turning a 12-point halftime lead into a runaway advantage that carried to the final 121-94 score.

Victor Wembanyama’s presence and the Spurs’ balance

At the center of the turnaround was Victor Wembanyama, whose rim protection and floor-stretching play repeatedly altered Phoenix’s looks in the paint and opened clean opportunities for teammates; his influence showed up as the Spurs attacked the rim, finished above defenders and forced rushed Phoenix possessions. Role players and the bench sealed possessions, finishing through contact and converting transition chances as San Antonio built the gap.

Defense, transition and the Austin atmosphere

San Antonio’s defense kept pressure on Phoenix all night — the Spurs gathered second-chance points, forced tough late-clock shots and turned misses into fast-break points, a formula that fed the 37-point third quarter. The game was played at the Moody Center in Austin, where the crowd and fiesta-themed jerseys contributed to a lively environment as the Spurs dominated the glass and pushed the tempo. Phoenix, described as short-handed in the coverage, struggled to regain rhythm as the margin swelled beyond 20 in the fourth.

Standings and what’s next

The win moved San Antonio to 39-16 and handed the Suns a 32-24 mark while extending the Spurs’ streak to seven straight victories. The available coverage did not list either team’s next scheduled game.