Spurs beat Suns 122-96 for ninth straight win

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Monday, extending their winning streak to nine games and ending Phoenix’s two-game run. San Antonio led from the first quarter and won all four periods, controlling the game throughout.

The Spurs opened with a 31-25 first quarter, then widened the gap by taking the second 30-21. They led 61-46 at halftime. San Antonio won the third quarter 32-22, leaving Phoenix with a 25-point deficit entering the final period. The Suns scored 28 in the fourth, but San Antonio answered with 29 to complete the 26-point victory.

Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 40 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks in 25 minutes, according to a game report. He also recorded three assists and shot 15 for 19 from the field. The nine blocks were reported as a season high. Monday marked his third 40-point game of the season, and his first two came during the preceding six outings, according to the same report.

San Antonio arrived in Phoenix after road wins over Sacramento and Portland, and has now won three consecutive games away from home. The victory continued a run that included wins over Minnesota, Utah, Dallas and Sacramento before the trip. The...