Spurs beat the Suns 120-109 hours after losing star Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his shoulder

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is defended by San Antonio Spurs center Bismack Biyombo (18) as he tries to score during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Austin, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is defended by San Antonio Spurs center Bismack Biyombo (18) as he tries to score during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Austin, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)


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AUSTIN, Texas — De'Aaron Fox scored 11 straight points in the final three minutes and finished with 26 as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 120-109, hours after learning Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was done for the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder. Fox added nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks as the Spurs won the opener of a two-game set in Austin. Kevin Durant scored 22 points for the Suns in his return to the University of Texas campus.

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