Luke Kennard scores 20 as Suns withstand Spurs rally, win 102-98

Suns withstand late push

The San Antonio Spurs made their strongest push in the fourth quarter, but the Phoenix Suns held on for a 102-98 victory Saturday at Mortgage Matchup Center. Luke Kennard led Phoenix with 20 points as the Suns absorbed a 25-17 final-period edge by San Antonio.

Phoenix entered the fourth quarter with an 85-73 lead and extended it to 98-86 before the Spurs closed within four. Maliq Brown made 3-pointers that cut the margin to 102-93 and 102-98, but Phoenix finished with the four-point victory.

Phoenix builds early advantage

The Suns established control in the opening period, outscoring San Antonio 35-25. Kennard made three 3-pointers in the quarter and also added a 16-foot pullup jump shot, while Jalen Green made two 3-pointers and finished with five assists for Phoenix.

San Antonio trimmed the gap in the second quarter, winning that period 26-23. Phoenix still took a 58-51 lead into halftime. Khaman Maluach contributed 15 rebounds for the Suns, and Dylan Harper paced the Spurs with 15 points.

Third-quarter separation

Phoenix restored its momentum after halftime, scoring 27 points to San Antonio’s 22 in the third quarter. The Suns’ lead reached 85-73 entering the final period.

Victor Wembanyama recorded six assists for San Antonio, while Luke Kornet had 10 rebounds. The Spurs’ fourth-quarter scoring surge made the finish close, but Phoenix’s earlier advantage proved enough.

Records

The game was played Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, with an attendance of 17,071. The Suns moved to 1-2, while the Spurs fell to 0-2.

Sources

ESPN