Phoenix led or was even through most of the first quarter, trailing just 22-23. San Antonio then outscored the Suns 38-26 in the second, turning a one-point game into an 11-point cushion at 60-49.
Victor Wembanyama paced San Antonio with 19 points on 9-of-14 shooting in just 23 minutes, adding 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocks. Stephon Castle scored 18 points by going 14-of-15 from the free-throw line.
Phoenix actually won the paint battle, 64-48, but it didn't matter. San Antonio shot 30 of 35 from the free-throw line to Phoenix's 12 of 15, an 18-point swing at the stripe.
19 points, 4 blocks and 2 steals on 9-of-14 shooting in only 23 minutes.
The Spurs routed the Suns 123-103 at Frost Bank Center, blowing the game open with a 38-point second quarter and a 30-of-35 night at the free-throw line. It's San Antonio's answer to an Oct. 10 loss…