Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs 1/17/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Phoenix Suns will continue a road trip on Monday night with a visit to the AT&T center in San Antonio, TX to take on Western Conference foe the San Antonio Spurs. Phoenix is 33-9 this season riding a two game win streak following an 18 point blowout win against the Indiana Pacers. Offensively Phoenix was dominant against Indiana making 45.5% of their shots and 39.3% from beyond the arc to score 112 total points including 66 in the second half leading to the victory.

All Star Devin Booker led all scorers for Phoenix with 35 points on 11 of 25 shooting in 35 minutes of the floor. Big man DeAndre Ayton dominated inside with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while point guard Chris Paul led the offense with twelve points in a team high 9 assists. 

The San Antonio Spurs remain at home Monday night following a seven point win against the Los Angeles Clippers that ended a five game losing streak. The San Antonio defense led to the win against the Clippers as San Antonio held Los Angeles to 38% shooting and forced 15 turnovers leading to the seven point victory. 

Dejounte Murray led the way for the San Antonio starters with 18 points and nine assists in 36 minutes on the floor. Calvin Johnson added a second best 17 points in 33 minutes and Derek white chipped in with a team high 19 points and 25 minutes off the bench. Second year man Devin Vassell provided 10 points and 11 rebounds in a rare start appearance.