The 30-Second Summary
Phoenix 102, San Antonio 98. That’s your final from Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2026. Kennard’s 20-point outburst headlined the Suns’ attack, with Green adding 18 more.
How the Action Played Out
Still, this one gave fans something to chew on.
Phoenix set the tone early. Green buried consecutive triples. Kennard exploited every closeout. When the opening frame wrapped, the hosts held a 35-25 cushion. San Antonio’s rotations looked a beat behind.
The visitors responded in the second. Harper — filling in for the unavailable De’Aaron Fox — kept attacking the paint. Castle brought the rim down a couple of times. Halftime arrived with Phoenix up 58-51.
The third belonged to the Suns again. Maluach controlled the glass at both ends, Kennard stayed warm, and Phoenix stretched things to 85-73 heading into the fourth.
Then the deep benches took over. San Antonio’s end-of-roster guys made it interesting, cutting the gap to five. But Phoenix iced it at the stripe.
Final: 102-98.
Top Performers Table
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
| Luke Kennard | PHX | 20 | 5 | 4 | 8-15 | 4-10 |
| Jalen Green | PHX | 18 | 3 | 5 | 7-12 | 3-5 |
| Dillon Brooks | PHX | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4-11 | 1-4 |
| Khaman Maluach | PHX | 10 | 15 | 3 | 4-9 | 1-2 |
| Dylan Harper | SAS | 15 | 3 | 4 | 6-9 | 1-1 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | 13 | 7 | 6 | 6-14 | 0-5 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | 13 | 7 | 5 | 5-10 | 1-3 |
Source: NBA.com official box score
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurs | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 98 |
| Suns | 35 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 102 |
San Antonio Spurs – Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Harper | 24 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 6-9 | 1-1 |
| Victor Wembanyama | 22 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 6-14 | 0-5 |
| Stephon Castle | 21 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 5-10 | 1-3 |
| Julian Champagnie | 25 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2-7 | 2-6 |
| Harrison Barnes | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Devin Vassell | 23 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2-9 | 1-4 |
| Keldon Johnson | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Luke Kornet | 17 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2-7 | 0-0 |
Phoenix Suns – Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | 24 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 8-15 | 4-10 |
| Jalen Green | 29 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 7-12 | 3-5 |
| Dillon Brooks | 24 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4-11 | 1-4 |
| Khaman Maluach | 23 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 4-9 | 1-2 |
| Oso Ighodaro | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4-7 | 0-0 |
| Jordan Goodwin | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-5 |
| Ryan Dunn | 22 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-1 |
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Spurs | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.0% | 43.7% |
| 3-Point % | 32.4% | 30.8% |
| Free Throw % | 86.7% | 87.5% |
| Rebounds | 48 | 43 |
| Assists | 32 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 16 |
Wembanyama: Distributor First, Scorer Second
Wembanyama’s evening split neatly into two halves of his game.
As a passer, he shined. Six assists marked his best preseason showing as a playmaker. With Fox unavailable, the Spurs ran more offense through Wembanyama at the elbow and the top of the arc. He rewarded them — finding backdoor cutters, hitting shooters on time, and looking at ease as a decision-maker.
As a shooter, he struggled. Five attempts from deep, five misses. Some rattled in and out. Others weren’t close.
Context matters. Twenty-two minutes in a preseason game. San Antonio was clearly auditioning different offensive sets. One cold night doesn’t rewrite a scouting report.
The bigger story? That passing vision might be here to stay.
Harper Makes His Case
Dylan Harper seized his opportunity.
With Fox scratched due to soreness, Harper stepped into the starting lineup and delivered 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting across 24 minutes. He tacked on three rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block.
The rookie played with poise. He got to his spots.
Yes, Fox will return, and Harper will slide back to the bench. But nights like this prove he’s earned real rotation minutes — likely 20 or more per game — even as a reserve.
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Spurs | Suns |
| FG% | 42.9% | 44.3% |
| 3PT% | 30.3% | 31.0% |
| FT% | 87.5% | 88.9% |
| Rebounds | 47 | 42 |
| Assists | 32 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 14 |
Source: ESPN box score
San Antonio controlled the boards. Phoenix controlled the ball and lived at the free-throw line.
Injury Report
San Antonio Spurs:
- De’Aaron Fox — soreness, scratched at game time
- Jayden Quaintance — knee rehab
Phoenix Suns:
- Devin Booker — rest (coach’s decision)
- Miles Bridges — right ankle sprain, precautionary
- Mark Williams — shoulder recovery
Booker’s night off opened the door for Kennard, who made the most of it.
Where to Watch
Replays typically land on ESPN+ and NBA League Pass. San Antonio’s regular-season opener against Oklahoma City on October 20 looms large — especially if Fox is back in the fold.
Final Word
The Suns banked a preseason win that won’t matter by November. But the tape revealed useful things: Wembanyama’s playmaking growth, Harper’s readiness for real minutes, and Phoenix’s depth questions without Booker and Bridges. Preseason is about information, not victories. Both sides walked away with some.
References:
- NBA.com — Spurs vs. Suns Box Score, October 10, 2026
- ESPN — Box Score: Spurs vs. Suns (Oct. 10, 2026)
- CBS Sports — Dylan Harper: Goes for 15 points in loss Saturday
- NBC Sports — Victor Wembanyama dishes out six assists vs. PHX
- Arizona Sports — Devin Booker ruled out for Suns’ preseason game vs. Spurs
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