Game Preview: Phoenix looks to carry its defensive momentum into matchup with San Antonio

The Phoenix Suns face the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night at the Mortgage Matchup Center, seeking to build on their recent defensive improvements. Phoenix enters the matchup with a 3-5 record after a victory over the Houston Rockets, where they held Houston under 100 points. Meanwhile, the visiting Spurs arrive on an eight-game winning streak with an 8-2 record led by Victor Wembanyama.

Writer John Voita notes that Phoenix's defense averaged 11.0 steals over its previous two games. Injury reports rule out Phoenix center Mark Williams due to left shoulder surgery, while San Antonio will miss Tobias Harris, Jayden Quaintance, and Devin Vassell. Voita ultimately predicts a 121-115 victory for the Spurs.