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Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs Match Player Stats (Feb 19, 2026)

San Antonio Spurs 121 | Phoenix Suns 94 | February 19, 2026 | AT&T Center, San Antonio

If you came looking for the Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs match player stats, here they are in full, and they tell an ugly story for Phoenix. The Spurs ran away with this one, winning 121-94 on their home floor in a game that was never really close after halftime. Jalen Green led all scorers with 26 points for the Suns, but it was nowhere near enough as San Antonio’s balanced attack and suffocating defense put this one to bed well before the fourth quarter.

Victor Wembanyama posted 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Stephon Castle was the most efficient player on the floor. The Suns shot a miserable 37.1% from the field while the Spurs knocked down 51.7% of their attempts. Every number in this box score tells the same story.


Final Score and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

Quarter
San Antonio Spurs
Phoenix Suns
Q1
30
25
Q2
31
24
Q3
37
22
Q4
23
23
Final
121
94

The third quarter was the killing blow. San Antonio outscored Phoenix 37-22 in the third, building a lead that ballooned to 32 points at its peak. By the time the fourth rolled around, this was garbage time basketball.


San Antonio Spurs Player Stats

Starting Lineup and Key Contributors

Player
POS
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
FG%
3P%
+/-
Stephon Castle
G
20
2
4
3
0
72.7%
50.0%
+22
Victor Wembanyama
C
17
11
4
1
5
46.7%
25.0%
+23
Dylan Harper
G
17
1
1
1
0
63.6%
40.0%
+4
Julian Champagnie
F
8
6
1
0
0
66.7%
50.0%
+20
Devin Vassell
F
12
2
2
0
0
55.6%
40.0%
+17
Luke Kornet
C-F
10
9
2
0
1
100.0%
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+1
Harrison Barnes
F
8
4
4
0
0
37.5%
25.0%
+16
Carter Bryant
F
6
6
1
0
0
33.3%
50.0%
+4
Keldon Johnson
F-G
6
2
1
0
0
33.3%
0.0%
+20
Bismack Biyombo
C
2
1
1
1
0
0.0%
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-4
Kelly Olynyk
F-C
0
3
1
0
0
0.0%
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-4

Spurs Advanced Stats Snapshot

Stat
Value
Field Goal %
51.7%
Three Point %
35.1%
Free Throw %
90.0%
Total Rebounds
55
Assists
30
Turnovers
12
Points in Paint
48
Fast Break Points
25
Second Chance Points
14
Bench Points
49
Effective FG%
59.2%
True Shooting %
63.2%
Offensive Rating
125.0
Biggest Lead
+32

Luke Kornet’s line deserves a special mention. He went 5-for-5 from the floor, finished with 10 points and 9 rebounds, and recorded a perfect 100% field goal percentage off the bench. That kind of efficiency off the second unit is exactly what separates deep Spurs rosters from shallow ones.


Phoenix Suns Player Stats

Suns Individual Performance Breakdown

Player
POS
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
FG%
3P%
+/-
Jalen Green
F
26
3
2
3
0
47.8%
44.4%
-20
Mark Williams
C
11
10
0
0
1
33.3%
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-19
Jordan Goodwin
G
10
4
1
0
0
33.3%
28.6%
-27
Oso Ighodaro
F
10
2
5
1
0
62.5%
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-7
Royce Oโ€™Neale
F
8
7
1
0
1
37.5%
40.0%
-18
Collin Gillespie
G
8
2
8
1
0
23.1%
25.0%
-11
Devin Booker
G
5
1
0
0
0
33.3%
0.0%
-7
Jamaree Bouyea
G
7
3
2
1
1
42.9%
33.3%
-11
Khaman Maluach
C
4
6
0
1
0
33.3%
0.0%
-1
Rasheer Fleming
F
3
3
0
0
0
25.0%
50.0%
0
Amir Coffey
G-F
0
0
1
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
-7

Suns Team Stats and Shooting Struggles

Stat
Value
Field Goal %
37.1%
Three Point %
28.6%
Free Throw %
66.7%
Total Rebounds
58
Assists
22
Turnovers
13
Points in Paint
36
Fast Break Points
7
Second Chance Points
16
Bench Points
36
Effective FG%
42.9%
True Shooting %
43.7%
Offensive Rating
92.5
Biggest Lead
+2

Phoenix had the ball in their hands 105 times and converted just 39 of those shot attempts. They got to the free throw line only 6 times all game and converted just 4. The Suns’ biggest lead in this game was 2 points. Two. That tells you everything about how this matchup went.


Head-to-Head Team Comparison

Category
San Antonio Spurs
Phoenix Suns
Points
121
94
FG Made / Att
45/87
39/105
FG%
51.7%
37.1%
3PM / Att
13/37
12/42
3P%
35.1%
28.6%
FTM / Att
18/20
4/6
Rebounds
55
58
Offensive Rebounds
11
19
Assists
30
22
Turnovers
12
13
Steals
6
7
Blocks
7
5
Points in Paint
48
36
Fast Break Points
25
7
Bench Points
49
36
Assist/Turnover Ratio
2.73
2.0

One number jumps off that table immediately: fast break points, 25-7. The Spurs ran the Suns off the court in transition and there was no answer for it. Phoenix gave up 25 fast break points against 7 of their own. That is a 18-point swing in one category alone.


Game Context: What Actually Happened Out There

This game was played February 19, 2026, at AT&T Center in San Antonio. The Spurs came in motivated, sharp, and built for exactly this kind of performance.

San Antonio has been one of the most fascinating rebuilds in the league to watch. Wembanyama is the centerpiece, obviously, but what this game showed is how the pieces around him are maturing. Castle and Harper, the two young guards, both topped 17 points while shooting above 60% from the floor. That kind of backcourt efficiency from two second-year players is not something you just brush off.

For Phoenix, this was a rough one from tip-off. They fell behind early and never found any rhythm offensively. The Suns were without any consistent shot-creation outside of Jalen Green, who did everything he could with 26 points on 11-of-23 shooting including 4 threes. But the supporting cast around him was nonexistent on this night.

Devin Booker finished with just 5 points on 2-of-6 shooting. That line, from a player of Booker’s caliber, basically summed up the entire Suns effort. When your second star is a non-factor, a 27-point blowout is what happens.

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Player Performance Spotlight

Victor Wembanyama: 17 Points, 11 Rebounds, 5 Blocks

Wembanyama recorded a double-double and swatted 5 shots in this one. His defensive impact went beyond the box score too, as his positioning forces opponents to alter their approach from the moment they cross half-court. His plus/minus on the night was +23, the second best on the Spurs behind Castle.

His shooting line (7-of-15, 46.7%) was not his cleanest night, but his overall game impact was felt across every category. Four assists. One steal. 11 rebounds. That is what elite two-way play looks like.

Stephon Castle: The Most Efficient Player on the Floor

Stephon Castle’s shooting night deserves its own section. He went 8-for-11 from the field (72.7%), made both his free throws, dished 4 assists, grabbed 3 steals, and posted a game-high +22 plus/minus. His true shooting percentage on the night was 84.2%, which is remarkable for any player in any game.

Castle racked up 6 fast break points in a game where San Antonio turned transition basketball into a weapon. If this is what his sophomore campaign looks like, the Spurs front office made the right call building around him.

Jalen Green: Lone Bright Spot for Phoenix

Green’s 26-point performance on 47.8% shooting and 44.4% from three was the only real positive Phoenix could pull from this result. He also grabbed 3 steals and showed the kind of shot creation that the Suns desperately need from him every night. The problem is he cannot do it alone, and on this night nobody else stepped up.

His -20 plus/minus reflects the team’s overall collapse more than his individual performance.

Luke Kornet: Perfect Off the Bench

Kornet’s 5-for-5 shooting performance from the bench stands out in a game full of individual storylines. He contributed 10 points, 9 rebounds, 3 second chance points, and an assist in a role that perfectly complemented the Spurs starters. A 100% field goal percentage is never just luck; it means every shot was the right shot.


What drove San Antonio’s win:

  • Their 51.7% team field goal percentage was the foundation everything else was built on
  • 49 bench points from role players who executed their assignments without hesitation
  • 25 fast break points converted from a Suns team that kept turning the ball over in bad spots
  • A 30-assist night that reflected ball movement and team chemistry
  • 7 total blocks with Wembanyama anchoring a defense that made Phoenix’s interior life miserable

What went wrong for Phoenix:

  • 37.1% shooting from the field on 105 attempts means they got their looks but could not convert
  • Just 4 free throws made all game reflects a lack of aggression getting to the line
  • Booker’s 5-point night removed one of the Suns’ primary offensive options from the equation entirely
  • Being outscored 37-22 in the third quarter killed any chance of a comeback run
  • A measly 7 fast break points compared to San Antonio’s 25 shows they were caught flat-footed in transition repeatedly

Why This Game Matters Beyond the Scoreboard

San Antonio winning by 27 over a team like Phoenix sends a message. The Spurs are no longer just a development project. Wembanyama, Castle, and Harper give them three players who can genuinely impact winning basketball right now, not in three years from now.

For Phoenix, this is a pattern worth watching. Their offense lives and dies on the shooting performance of Booker and whoever else steps up on a given night. When the shooting is not there, they have no other mechanism to generate points at a high enough level. The 37.1% team shooting night was not an outlier in terms of what happens when their best players go cold.

The Suns collected 19 offensive rebounds, which is actually a noteworthy number, but they converted second chance points at a 34.8% rate, which is inefficient. They were fighting hard for extra possessions but not doing enough with them.


Final Thoughts

The Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs match player stats from February 19, 2026 paint a picture of a team that is ascending and one that is searching for answers. San Antonio’s 121-94 victory was built on efficient shooting, ball movement, dominant transition play, and a balanced roster where everyone knew their role and executed it.

Wembanyama’s double-double and 5 blocks headline the Spurs’ performance. Castle’s 72.7% shooting and 84.2% true shooting percentage make the statistical case for him as one of the most improved players at the guard position. And on the other side, Jalen Green’s 26 points were the lone flicker of light in a very dark box score for Phoenix.

If you are tracking NBA player performance stats, head-to-head game breakdowns, or want to dig deeper into how individual matchups play out across the season, this result is worth bookmarking as a data point on both franchises moving forward.

Yarnick Planken
Yarnick Plankenhttps://tophillsports.org/
Yarnick Planken has been reporting for nine years, covering everything from local news to international sports. A Dutch-American journalist who grew up following both European football and American leagues, he learned early that good stories show up everywhere if you know where to look. He's worked across different beats and publications, writing about city politics, community events, and the sports that bring people together. At Top Hill Sports, he covers the full spectrum - breaking news, features, and in-depth sports analysis across the NFL, NBA, MLB, cricket, football, and beyond. He started this site to create a space for straightforward reporting that respects readers' time and intelligence. Whether it's a championship game or a developing story outside sports, the approach stays the same: get it right, make it clear, and tell people what actually matters. He's based in Florida, still watches way too much sports television, and believes the best journalism happens when you stop overthinking it.

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