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It’s time for Preseason Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns

The San Antonio Spurs kicked off their preseason campaign with a loss to the Phoenix Suns, though the result carries little weight in exhibition play. Early in the game, the Spurs’ starters showed promise, but their intensity waned as the contest progressed, even with key players remaining on the floor.

Rookie Tarris Reed made an encouraging debut, though he’ll need time to adapt to NBA-level big men. Meanwhile, David Jones Garcia stood out in the second half, offering a glimpse of his potential.

The Spurs also gave minutes to developmental players like Taelon Peter and Jon Elmore, whose struggles against NBA competition underscored the challenges of earning a roster spot. Across town, the Suns’ Dillon Brooks has been a preseason sensation, shooting an eye-popping 60% from three-point range in limited action.

With a roster packed with sharpshooters, Phoenix enters the season as a potential Western Conference playoff contender. The matchup between the two teams on October 10 will feature Brooks’ sharpshooting against a Spurs squad that may rely on its G-League players for extended stretches.

The game tips off late and will stream exclusively on DAZN.

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