Spurs vs. Suns: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The San Antonio Spurs (19-31) play against the Phoenix Suns (9-9) at Footprint Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Sunday January 30, 2022

San Antonio Spurs 0, Phoenix Suns 0 (8:00 pm ET)

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San Antonio Spurs @spurs
It’s GAME TIME 😤
#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/fa2uTGrMKF – 8:06 PM San Antonio Spurs @spurs
It’s about that time ya’ll! Enter the Spurs Digital Arena pres. by https://t.co/XBIqcJVztn for your chance to win some Spurs Pay! pic.twitter.com/QLPl9X1t0g – 7:58 PM San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Starters in the Valley pic.twitter.com/zItJqW6nuF – 7:51 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
For the fans. pic.twitter.com/xi7pr1PVBA – 7:40 PM Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
In light of Dejounte Murray’s All-Star candidacy, asked Monty Williams how much he weighs winning records in picking reserves. In short, he says it counts but isn’t the be-all, end-all: pic.twitter.com/QJyX7211eR – 7:38 PM Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Pop says none of Spurs’ injured starters should be out long. Absences sound mostly precautionary.
On Poeltl (back): “He gets beat up every game.”
On Murray: “hyperextended a knee, not seriously.”
On White: “a variety of maladies … We want to make sure we keep him healthy.” – 7:36 PM San Antonio Spurs @spurs
pregame prep. pic.twitter.com/0itKkoLNdw – 7:33 PM Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Spurs: Jones, Vassell, K Johnson, McDermott, Eubanks
Suns: Paul, Booker, Bridges, C Johnson, Biyombo – 7:32 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
JaVale McGee is available but Bismack Biyombo will still start for the Suns tonight. Makes sense given Paul’s rhythm with Biyombo and McGee’s with the second unit. – 7:31 PM Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Spurs will start Jones, Vassell, Keldon, McDermott, Eubanks per Suns PR – 7:31 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
First five 🖐 vs. Spurs
@Chris Paul
@Devin Booker
@Mikal Bridges
Cam Johnson
@Bismack Biyombo – 7:31 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tonight’s @BannerHealth Health update: pic.twitter.com/UiP2Srv744 – 7:23 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Book made about 50 people’s days pregame with some autographs, including these Kentucky fans pic.twitter.com/5RTNIXEFK5 – 7:22 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton warming up. Monty said he didn’t think DA would play tonight but we’ll see pic.twitter.com/36sDcNuVeC – 7:14 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Fresh fits for Sunday night.
#YouDoYou | @PlayAtGila pic.twitter.com/TSNng4efG4 – 7:08 PM San Antonio Spurs @spurs
📍: Phoenix
#ULTRADrip | #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/8x9XYnZTGD – 6:57 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Based on hair, what year is this for Deandre Ayton? #Suns pic.twitter.com/i7dE4OTjEy – 6:52 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I’m thrilled by it.”
#Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich on success of Monty Williams as #Suns head coach is a win from securing a spot as head coach in #NBAAllStar game. pic.twitter.com/QkJRV3rIU5 – 6:50 PM Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“His leadership role has certainly increased after losing DeMar and Rudy.” – Monty Williams on Dejounte Murray
“He’s played at an All-Star level all year on both ends of the floor.” – 6:45 PM Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“I don’t think DA’s going to play,” said Coach Monty Williams of Ayton earlier. – 6:42 PM Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“He’s had an All-Star season. He’s had I think nine triple doubles. But our team has a poor record, so that takes the shine off what he’s done.” – Coach Pop on the challenge Dejounte Murray’s facing to be selected an an All-Star reserve. – 6:40 PM Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Coach Pop didn’t say who the full starting lineup would be, but he said probably Tre Jones and Josh Primo will be in there.
Assuming usual starters Keldon and McDermott – 6:35 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate appreciates parallels to Draymond Green, but still has plenty to learn from Warriors veteran ift.tt/zGf1O0NJy – 6:18 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
JaVale McGee will play tonight, per Monty Williams.
Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder are still out. – 6:18 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton likely out, Crowder out and McGee in. #Suns – 6:17 PM Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
JaVale McGee is available for tonight vs Spurs per Coach Monty Williams. Jae Crowder is out – 6:17 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams says JaVale McGee will play. Jae Crowder is out, and he doesn’t think Deandre Ayton will play – 6:17 PM Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
“There’s not too many point guards I could pick over Dejounte Murray.”
A Sunday read from Phoenix handicapping Dejounte Murray’s All-Star chances, which remain slim despite a stellar season so far.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 5:35 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
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🧢: https://t.co/NsKX3BiZG6 pic.twitter.com/TtskKfzONt – 5:28 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Vucevic out here making the Doug McDermott trade look good. Vuc has 12 & 7, Nurkic 5 & 1.
#Bulls have pulled out to 64-55 lead, still time left in 2ndQ – 4:25 PM San Antonio Spurs @spurs
KJ’s been lighting it up from DEEP this season 👌🎯
#PorVida pic.twitter.com/WCGFmaOJZH – 4:20 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Coby White has hit 3 3-ptrs in a row tp put #Bulls up 43-42. He did that in San Antonio too, then was mostly quiet rest of game.
This one is going to hit the over with ease. – 4:10 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
More proof that Ayo is a quick learner? Following the Spurs game Donovan spoke to him about seeing the floor better and looking for the trailer … first breakaway with traffic, found the trailer. – 3:43 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
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cc: @RyanHorvat @Trysta_Krick @Cameron_Gray pic.twitter.com/LzvebDvVm5 – 3:40 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
Lakers have lost 7 of their last 10 and are now 24-27. There are several teams that could get a boost by adding Gordon, but I think the teams that REALLY need him are Suns, Lakers, Cavs, Raptors, Sixers, TWolves, Mavericks. – 3:32 PM San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Sunday visit to The Valley!
🆚 @Phoenix Suns
7PM CT
📍 Footprint Center
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📻 @1200WOAI, @kxtn1350 AM & 107.5 FM HD 2 pic.twitter.com/J4st0cqzpi – 3:10 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns have gone 38-6 since an 1-3 start.
They were the 1st team to 30 wins this season.
They’re the last team to have single-digit losses.
They can be the 1st team to 40 wins this season with a victory today against San Antonio.
Phoenix is 3-0 against the #Spurs this season. pic.twitter.com/2SJJNSspQt – 2:44 PM Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan said Javonte Green’s PT restriction will go up “a few minutes” today vs. POR. Was 24-26 vs. SAS (he played 23)
If no incident through ORL game on Tues, restriction will likely be lifted. Bulls have tread lightly with groin strain that cost Green 12 games – 2:25 PM Gary Tanguay @Gary_Tanguay
Tanguay kept my interest in this thrilling book from beginning to end. His development of the characters was spot-on, and I felt I was a part of the story and knew every one of the characters on a personal level – OnlineBookClub.org. TheArmAndTheFall.com – 2:19 PM