San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns Guide: NBA Preseason Rematch
The San Antonio Spurs (SA Spurs) get a shot at revenge when they host the PHX Suns at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 — just four days after Phoenix edged them 102-98 in the desert. This complete NBA preseason Match Guide covers tip-off time, new-season form, injury news, head-to-head history and the best ways to watch the rematch live.
Match at a Glance
- Fixture: San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns
- Competition: NBA Preseason 2026
- Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Tip-off: 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 1:00 AM BST (Thu)
- Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- Tickets: From around $20–$23 on resale markets
Tonight's Key Fixtures
San Antonio closes its preseason homestand with Sacramento visiting on October 16, while Phoenix wraps up at home against Utah the same night. Around the league:
| Match | ET Time |
|---|---|
| Nets vs Heat | 7:30 PM |
| Celtics vs Hornets | 7:30 PM |
| Pelicans vs Mavericks | TBD |
| Spurs vs Suns | 8:00 PM |
| Bulls vs Bucks | 8:00 PM |
Star Watch
Victor Wembanyama — Spurs
The reigning Western Conference champions are built around the most unique defensive weapon in basketball. Wembanyama likely plays a capped preseason workload, but even 20 minutes of rim protection changes how opponents attack — Phoenix scored just 102 on Saturday despite winning.
Devin Booker — Suns
Booker knows this matchup well: he poured in 34 points against San Antonio last March. With Jordan Ott entering year two as head coach, Booker is the half-court anchor Phoenix leans on to organize its new-look perimeter group.
Stephon Castle — Spurs
The young guard is the connective tissue in Mitch Johnson's rotation. His pace and defensive pressure set the tone for the second unit — and preseason minutes are exactly where that structure gets tested.
Matchup Analysis
San Antonio arrives 0-2 in the preseason: a 123-116 home loss to Atlanta, then Saturday's 102-98 defeat in Phoenix. Don't read too much into it — this is a team that went 62-20 last season, won the West and reached the NBA Finals. Still, the rotation questions are real: De'Aaron Fox (soreness) is uncertain, Tobias Harris (calf) is out for the preseason, and Jayden Quaintance remains on the shelf.
Phoenix sits 1-2 after road losses at Detroit (109-107) and Chicago (124-117), before knocking off the Spurs at home. The Suns went 45-37 in 2025-26 but exited in the opening playoff round, and they coughed up the ball at an alarming rate in the early exhibitions. Their own infirmary lists Mark Williams (shoulder) and Miles Bridges (ankle).
Head-to-head (2025-26): Phoenix actually won the regular-season series 3-2, including both early-season meetings, though San Antonio took the two most recent matchups 121-94 and 101-100. Preseason lineups make that history near-meaningless — but the competitive edge from Saturday carries over.
Prediction: Spurs 115, Suns 109. Home court, deeper rotation and the likelihood of extended Wembanyama minutes tilt the rematch San Antonio's way — conditional, as always, on who actually suits up.
How to Watch
| Region | Broadcast | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA (San Antonio) | Spurs local broadcast | Check regional listings |
| USA (Phoenix) | Arizona's Family Sports | Over-the-air statewide |
| National / Intl | NBA League Pass | All preseason games live |
| Radio | Spurs Radio Network | Tip-off 7:00 PM CT |
Preseason broadcast plans can shift — confirm local listings on game day.
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FAQ
Q: Is Spurs vs Suns on October 14 a regular-season game? A: No — it's an NBA preseason exhibition at Frost Bank Center, tip-off 8:00 PM ET, the second meeting between the teams in five days.
Q: Who won the first preseason meeting? A: Phoenix, 102-98 at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10.
Q: Will Victor Wembanyama play? A: Expect a limited, capped workload typical of preseason — check the official starting lineups about 30 minutes before tip-off.
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