Spurs vs Suns live score, updates, highlights from Victor Wembanyama-Kevin Durant showdown
Two of the most unique players in the NBA will go head-to-head when Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Durant face off for the first time on Tuesday.
Wembanyama’s game has been compared to Durant’s because of the French phenom’s long, slender frame. As a 7-4 forward with the perimeter skills of a wing, there aren’t many other comparisons to draw other than Durant, a near 7-footer who is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history.
Wembanyama has been up-and-down over the first three games of his NBA career, averaging 15.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.7 blocks and 1.7 assists per game, though his shooting splits (.447/.231/.667) leave much to be desired.
Durant hasn’t exactly been his usual self either, shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 27.3 percent from 3. However, he is still stuffing the stat sheet with 27.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists over three games.
The Suns are expected to be without Devin Booker and Bradley Beal once again, so the spotlight will shine on Durant and Wembanyama.
The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights and more from all the action.
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Spurs vs Suns score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Spurs | 18 | 27 | — | — | — |
| Suns | 27 | 36 | — | — | — |
Spurs vs Suns live updates, highlights
(All times are Eastern.)
Halftime: Suns 63, Spurs 45
The Suns are in cruise control on their home floor, led by Grayson (16 points), Kevin Durant (14 points) and Eric Gordon (14 points).
11:03 p.m. — OH MY WEMBANYAMA!!!
Victor responds to Durant’s dunk at the other end with a poster of his own, taking flight with one foot outside of the paint.
OH MY GOODNESS VICTOR WEMBANYAMA ‼️
📺 Spurs/Suns- WATCH NOW on TNT pic.twitter.com/UafAUQULUk
— NBA (@NBA) November 1, 2023
10:50 p.m. — Wembanyama gets to the free throw line and makes them both. All his points tonight have come at the free throw line amidst his struggles from the field, just 0-of-5 tonight. Suns lead 51-41.
10:41 p.m. — The Spurs continue to struggle to keep a hold of the ball, notching their eighth of the game early in the second. Suns lead 34-20.
10:40 p.m. — Durant remains on the bench to start the second but the scoring doesn’t stop for Phoenix as they begin the quarter on a 10-2 run as Nasir Little gets in on the action with back-to-back triples.
End of first quarter: Suns 27, Spurs 18
The Suns go into the break with a nine-point lead, led by 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting from Kevin Durant.
The Spurs’ offense looked disjointed throughout the opening quarter, connecting on just 7-of-24 from the field and 1-of-11 from the 3-point line.
10:28 p.m. — Durant closes the quarter with a tough fadeaway right over Wembanyama’s outstretched arms. There’s literally no defender Durant can’t get his shot off over.
KD’s too tough 😤 https://t.co/tTLyVqRxhB pic.twitter.com/NQ12DvKiJs
— NBA (@NBA) November 1, 2023
10:21 p.m. — San Antonio just can’t get anything to go early in Q1, just 4-of-17 from the field and 1-of-8 from the 3-point line.
10:15 p.m. — Wembanyama makes blocking 3-pointers look way too easy.. Suns lead 10-7
LENGTH.
Wemby gets one!
📺 Spurs/Suns- WATCH NOW on TNT pic.twitter.com/4b8AzCzL5B
— NBA (@NBA) November 1, 2023
10:10 p.m. — The Suns are off to a fast start at Footprint Center, racing out to an 8-0 start on 4-of-5 shooting.
Pregame
9:55 p.m. — Who did Halloween better? Wembanyama or Booker?
DBook locked in 🐺
Don’t miss Suns/Spurs at 10pm/et on TNT! pic.twitter.com/DFH1Oh8MPn
— NBA (@NBA) November 1, 2023
Guess who 👀 https://t.co/gSji5d5fG1 pic.twitter.com/AX75clmWe0
— NBA (@NBA) November 1, 2023
9:50 p.m. — Wemby getting loose ahead of tip-off.
Wemby getting some shots up ahead of a clash against the Suns #PhantomCam
📺 Spurs/Suns, 10pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/vSWKkOHKfi
— NBA (@NBA) November 1, 2023
9:30 p.m.: Starting for the Suns: Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic.
Starting for the Spurs: Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Victor Wembanyama and Zach Collins.
Devin Booker and Bradley Beal remain out for Phoenix.
What channel is Spurs vs Suns on?
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 31
- TV channel: TNT
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Spurs vs Suns will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Spurs vs Suns start time
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 31
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT | 9 p.m. CT
Spurs vs Suns will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The game will be played at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Spurs schedule 2023-24
Here are San Antonio’s next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Oct. 31 | at Suns | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| Nov. 2 | at Suns | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Nov. 5 | vs Raptors | 3:30 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 6 | at Pacers | 7 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 8 | at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Suns schedule 2023-24
Here are Phoenix’s next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 31 | vs Spurs | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| Nov. 2 | vs Spurs | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Nov. 4 | at 76ers | 1 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 5 | at Pistons | 3 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 8 | at Bulls | 8 p.m. | — |
