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NBA FINAL RECAPNBA Arena, USA · Oct 15, 8:00 AM PHT
Phoenix Suns Defeat San Antonio Spurs 87–86: Game Highlights & Short Recap
Phoenix Suns defeated San Antonio Spurs 87–86 to claim a 1-point victory in NBA action at NBA Arena, USA. After a tightly contested opening half (Phoenix Suns 44 – San Antonio Spurs 43), Phoenix Suns broke the game open in the decisive Q2 (23–22) behind relentless transition pressure and crisp half-court ball movement.
In the closing frame (Phoenix Suns 21 – San Antonio Spurs 21), Phoenix Suns protected their 1-point cushion by dominating the defensive glass and knocking down high-leverage shots down the stretch. Review the top highlights and official Q1–Q4 box score breakdown below.
Top Player Highlights (NBA)
- Phoenix Suns Leading Scorer: 24 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST on efficient perimeter shooting.
- Phoenix Suns Frontcourt & Playmaking: 18 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST, 2 BLK — dominated the glass in Q2.
- San Antonio Spurs Top Performer: 22 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST in 37 minutes.
Quarter-by-Quarter Box Score Table
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 87 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 86 |