Suns hold on
Luke Kennard scored 20 points, and the Phoenix Suns held off the San Antonio Spurs 102-98 on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center. San Antonio scored the final eight points, but Phoenix had built enough of a cushion to secure the result.
The Spurs closed the game with a late push after Phoenix moved ahead 102-90. Maliq Brown hit 3-pointers for the final five San Antonio points, including one that made it 98-102, while Tarris Reed Jr. added two free throws. The Suns did not score after Duop Reath's driving layup gave them a 102-90 lead, but their earlier advantage held.
How it unfolded
Phoenix established control with a 35-25 first quarter. San Antonio trimmed the deficit in the second, outscoring the Suns 26-23, but Phoenix still led 58-51 at halftime.
The Suns restored separation in the third quarter, scoring 27 points to the Spurs' 22 and carrying an 85-73 lead into the fourth. San Antonio then won the final period 25-17, turning the finish into a one-possession game before Phoenix held on.
