Victor Wembanyama
29POINTS24:05MINUTES
San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns
Spurs at Suns: eight straight wins, with Vassell and Goodwin questionable
San Antonio has won eight straight and Phoenix its last two, but Devin Vassell and Jordan Goodwin remain listed as Questionable in the latest NBA injury report. They meet in Phoenix on Tuesday, 10 November, at 1pm AEDT, with neither player's participation settled.
First published Mon, 9 Nov, 5:30 am AEDT (Sydney time). Based on reports checked at Mon, 9 Nov, 10:58 pm AEDT (Sydney time).
What shapes this game
Winning runs meet an unresolved personnel picture
San Antonio brings eight straight wins to Phoenix, with Devin Vassell's participation unresolved; the Suns have won two straight and also await clarity on Jordan Goodwin. Both remain Questionable in the latest supplied NBA injury report. San Antonio lost its opening two games to Oklahoma City and Houston, then won its next eight. The latest 125–103 win at Portland leaves the Spurs at 8–2. Phoenix is 3–5 after beating Orlando 117–104 and Houston 102–99, ending a four-game losing run with those consecutive wins. There is progress in the Suns' recent results, while the Spurs have sustained their winning sequence for longer. No intervening game is scheduled for either team before Tuesday's 1pm AEDT tip at Mortgage Matchup Center, so personnel updates rather than another result are the next material check.
San Antonio had several advantages in Portland
Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points in 24:05 against Portland, Devin Vassell added 15 in 21:00, and Stephon Castle and Julian Champagnie scored 14 each. San Antonio made 40 of 90 field-goal attempts, including 17 of 44 threes, and 28 of 30 free throws. Portland made 35 of 84 shots, including nine of 35 threes, and 24 of 30 at the line. The Spurs won the rebound count 51–38, including 14–8 on the offensive boards, and committed 16 turnovers to Portland's 17. Those figures give the 22-point result more detail than the winning streak alone, without assuming the same returns against Phoenix. Vassell's contribution is historical, not evidence that his left adductor tightness will allow him to play. If he participates, San Antonio retains that personnel option; if he misses out, the Spurs must proceed without a contributor from the Portland win. No replacement, minutes allocation or scoring effect is established by the supplied evidence.
Phoenix's narrower win followed a different route
Devin Booker scored 24 in 39:08 against Houston, Jalen Green added 16 in 33:55, and Miles Bridges had 13 in 31:26. Phoenix made 41 of 85 field-goal attempts, including 12 of 34 threes. Houston made 36 of 94 and 10 of 35 from three. The Rockets had more offensive rebounds, 15–9, fewer turnovers, 14–15, and made 17 free throws to Phoenix's eight. The Suns still won by three because their field-goal return supplied enough points to offset the free-throw difference. That is a more precise account of this particular win than a broad claim that Phoenix controlled possession. Goodwin's Questionable designation for right calf injury management leaves a separate decision ahead: if he participates, Phoenix has him as an option; if he does not, the Suns must proceed without him. Neither scenario establishes the rotation or warrants a projected change in production.
The longer view still separates the teams
San Antonio has scored 118.4 points per game and allowed 108.1 across ten outings, an average margin of plus 10.3. Phoenix has scored 112.4 and allowed 118.6 across eight, an average margin of minus 6.3. The Suns have the higher effective field-goal percentage, 54.7% against 52.4%, while the Spurs have the lower turnover rate, 12.8% against 14.4%, and higher offensive-rebound share, 28.9% against 25.8%. The schedules and samples differ, and these figures have no opponent or availability adjustment. Phoenix's two latest wins improve its position without erasing the negative scoring balance across all eight games. The shooting, turnovers and second-chance comparisons describe completed games; they do not quantify how either team would perform with or without Vassell or Goodwin.
Reported absences and the remaining unknowns
The latest official report lists Vassell and Goodwin as Questionable, with neither status resolved in the supplied update. San Antonio also has Tobias Harris listed Out with a left calf strain and Jayden Quaintance Out following right knee surgery. Maliq Brown and Ja'Kobi Gillespie are Out on G League two-way assignments. Phoenix has Mark Williams listed Out following left shoulder surgery. Missing information is not clearance to play. Wembanyama, Vassell, Booker and Green are discussed above for their latest completed contributions, not as a confirmed starting group or a certification of availability. The reports checked do not confirm a starting five for this game.
The early numbers
| Season to date | SAS | PHX |
|---|---|---|
| Points / game | 118.4 | 112.4 |
| Points allowed / game | 108.1 | 118.6 |
| Estimated offence / 100 | 118.8 | 114.5 |
| Estimated defence / 100 | 108.5 | 120.9 |
| Effective FG% | 52.4% | 54.7% |
| Offensive rebound share | 28.9% | 25.8% |
Small samples across different schedules. Estimated possession ratings are descriptive, with no opponent or availability adjustment.
San Antonio Spurs · last three
| NBA date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-07 | at POR | W 125–103 |
| 2026-11-06 | at SAC | W 124–109 |
| 2026-11-04 | vs DAL | W 112–111 |
Phoenix Suns · last three
| NBA date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-07 | vs HOU | W 102–99 |
| 2026-11-05 | vs ORL | W 117–104 |
| 2026-11-04 | vs POR | L 119–132 |
Recent contributions
Each player’s latest completed game. Recorded points and minutes, rather than projected roles or output.
Devin Vassell
15POINTS21:00MINUTES
Devin Booker
24POINTS39:08MINUTES
Jalen Green
16POINTS33:55MINUTES
Availability and what can change
Based on the NBA injury report issued at 10:45pm AEDT on Monday, 9 November and checked at 10:58pm AEDT (Sydney time). Devin Vassell is listed as Questionable with left adductor tightness and Jordan Goodwin as Questionable for right calf injury management. Neither designation confirms participation. The reported absences appear below. A missing report or an absent injury-list entry does not establish availability, and an Available designation would not confirm a starting role or minutes.
Report published Mon, 9 Nov, 10:45 pm AEDT (Sydney time). An unlisted name does not certify availability.
San Antonio Spurs
| Player | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Brown, Maliq | Out | G League - Two-Way |
| Gillespie, Ja'Kobi | Out | G League - Two-Way |
| Harris, Tobias | Out | Left Calf Strain |
| Quaintance, Jayden | Out | Right Knee Surgery |
| Vassell, Devin | Questionable | Left Adductor Tightness |
Phoenix Suns
| Player | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwin, Jordan | Questionable | Right Calf Injury Management |
| Williams, Mark | Out | Left Shoulder Surgery |
Before tip-off
- Vassell's left adductor tightness and Goodwin's right calf injury management remain the main unresolved availability checks.
- The five reported absences and any further availability updates need checking before tip-off. A missing report or injury-list entry does not establish availability.
- The scheduled tip is Tuesday, 10 November, at 1pm AEDT at Mortgage Matchup Center. Neither team has an intervening fixture, but corrected results or a schedule change could still affect this preview.
- Starting lineups remain unconfirmed. Any projected lineup would need support from recent selections, reliable reporting or coaching statements.
- Phoenix has played eight games, below the ten-game threshold. This remains an UNRATED preview without a score forecast, win probability or betting selection.
The SavvyPlays view
San Antonio's eight-game winning run is supported by a positive scoring balance and several useful features of its Portland win. Phoenix has responded with consecutive victories against Orlando and Houston. Vassell and Goodwin remain Questionable: participation would give their respective teams those personnel options, while absence would require them to proceed without those players; neither scenario supports an assumed replacement or production forecast. Phoenix remains below the ten-game model threshold. The game stays UNRATED, without a projected score, win probability, edge, stake, current price or betting selection.
UNRATED · NO FORMAL FORECAST OR BETTING SELECTIONSources and reading notes
Based on reports checked at Mon, 9 Nov, 10:58 pm AEDT (Sydney time). Results use the NBA’s US game date. Tip-off times use Australia/Sydney.
How to read the statistics
Effective field-goal percentage adds half a made three to made field goals, divided by attempts. Offensive rebound share is offensive rebounds divided by offensive rebounds plus opponent defensive rebounds. Rates use summed numerators and denominators. Existing possession estimates are retained; no model refit, current market price or betting selection is supplied.