The Phoenix Suns travel to San Antonio looking to snap a 3-game skid when they play the San Antonio Spurs on Friday morning in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break. San Antonio’s rookie Stephon Castle had a busy weekend earning Rising Stars MVP, contesting in the Slam Dunk, and playing in the All-Star Game. The Suns and Spurs struggle to get into the play-in places with poor recent results. San Antonio return home after a six-game road trip with two wins from six, while the Phoenix Suns, installed as slight favorites, have won two from their last eight.
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BASKETBALL: NBA Regular Season
Where to Watch: TNT
Venue: Moody Center, Austin
Date: 21.02.2025 06:30
San Antonio Spurs
Stephon Castle scored 20 points from the bench as the San Antonio Spurs lost to the champions Boston Celtics 116-103 before the All-Star break. D’Aaron Fox led the Spurs with 23 points, playing in his fifth game since being traded from the Sacramento Kings. Star man Victor Wembanyama finished with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. The Spurs were 19 points down at half time and managed to cut it down to 8 early in the fourth but couldn’t get closer to a Jayson Tatum inspired Celtics. Castle followed his stellar performance with a full schedule at the All-Star weekend. The Rookie Guard earned MVP of the Rising Star challenge on Friday, finished second in the Slam Dunk contest on Saturday, and played in the NBA All-Stars Game on the Rising Stars team on Sunday. His team will expect another big performance from him, as Victor Wembanyama has been listed as doubtful because of illness.
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The Phoenix Suns (26-28) are on a 3-game skid and have two wins from eight. The Suns arrive in Austin, scoring over 100 points in their last three losses. Away to the Houston Rockets in their last game before the All-Star break, the Suns lost 119-111. Veteran Kevin Durant scored 37 points for a short-handed Suns team that had Devin Booker out with a bruised back. Bol Bol added 15 points, while TyTy Washington Jr. contributed 11 points from the bench. Cody Martin has been ruled out for the game against the Spurs, as the Phoenix Suns continue to work hard to get a healthy roster to support the excellent work of the 36-year-old Durant.
Betting Odds
The Phoenix Suns are 1.778 favorites on 1xBet, which lists the San Antonio Spurs as 2.11underdogs. The Spurs are 2.00 to win the first half on Betway. The bookie also lists yes to overtime at 7.00 odds. Bet365 has Stephon Castle at 1.80 to score over 13.5 points, with Kevin Durant listed at 1.86 odds to hit over 26.5. Read more here.
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