The San Antonio Spurs emerged victorious over the Phoenix Suns with a 104-102 win, thanks to Jeremy Sochan’s game-winning 3-pointer in the final minute.
The Spurs played without rookie Victor Wembanyama, who was sidelined with a sprained ankle.
JEREMY SOCHAN'S CLUTCH THREE IS THE GAME-WINNER.
Spurs hold on for the 104-102 W 😤 pic.twitter.com/eKQerkGWV4
— NBA (@NBA) March 26, 2024
San Antonio went on a 16-0 run in the third quarter and beginning of the fourth to take a nine-point lead. However, the Suns fought back and took the lead with 52 seconds left, only for Sochan to hit the decisive shot from beyond the arc.
Jeremy Sochan in Spurs’ upset win over Suns tonight:
26 PTS
18 REB
1 AST
1 STL
1 BLK
10-19 FG
1-7 3PT
5-5 FT
0 TO
2 FLS
36 MIN
+3— NBA Latest (@nba_latest_) March 26, 2024
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker missed 3-pointers in the final sequence, securing the win for the Spurs. Sochan also achieved a career-high 18 rebounds, while Devin Vassell contributed 26 points. Booker finished with 36 points for the Suns.
The Spurs dominated the first quarter but let the Suns back into the game in the second quarter, with Booker and Durant leading the charge. San Antonio rallied in the third quarter and held on for the win.
After suffering a blowout loss to the Suns in their previous game, the Spurs stepped up their game and capitalized on Phoenix’s lackluster performance.
The Suns struggled on both ends of the court, while the Spurs played with intensity and capitalized on their opponent’s mistakes. Despite the Suns’ comeback in the second quarter, the Spurs maintained their lead and ultimately came out on top.
THE PICK & THE JAM 🙌 pic.twitter.com/uPYXP8BhBH
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) March 26, 2024
In a game between a strong team and a weaker team without a key player, it is expected that the strong team will eventually take control and win. This was the case on Monday when Kevin Durant led his team to a big lead.
However, the San Antonio Spurs didn’t give up easily. They fought back by attacking the paint and preventing the deficit from growing. When Durant took a break, the Phoenix Suns struggled on offense and the Spurs took advantage, closing the period strongly and taking the lead.
In the fourth quarter, the Suns continued to struggle while the Spurs built a nine-point lead. Devin Booker tried to carry his team, but the Suns lacked the energy and defense to compete.
The game remained close until the final minutes when Jeremy Sochan hit a clutch three-pointer to put the Spurs ahead. The defense held strong in the final possession, securing revenge for the Spurs after their previous loss.
Sochan had a standout performance, defending Durant and making key plays. Zach Collins filled in well for an injured player, while Devin Vassell and Blake Wesley made important contributions off the bench.
Some players, like Julian Champagnie and Tre Jones, struggled, but others stepped up.
Jeremy Sochan tonight:
26 PTS
18 REB
0 TOV great night for him— üstün (@thunder_teams) March 26, 2024
Jeremy Sochan tonight:
• 26 PTS
• 18 REB (career-high)
• 1 BLK
• 1 STLThe dagger. 1st career 20 point-15 rebound game. 9th career double-double. Spurs defeat Phoenix without Wembanyama. pic.twitter.com/FpRu17kqHZ
— Jeremy Sochan Muse (@JSochanMuse) March 26, 2024
The Spurs will now face the Jazz on the road after an extended homestand.
Fans reacted as follows.
Spurs… WITHOUT Wemby?!
Impressive by San Antonio!
— C-Train Station! Sports Commentary/Analysis (@ctrainstation) March 26, 2024
Spurs own the suns
— 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙲𝚎𝚍𝚒 𝙾𝚜𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝙵𝚊𝚗 𝙲𝚕𝚞𝚋 (@TheCediFanClub) March 26, 2024
That was cold NGL 🔥💪
— Wesley (@Wesleydeycook) March 26, 2024
Clutch!!!
— Ant (@KingAnt777) March 26, 2024
SO CLUTCH 🎯🎯🎯
— Dy Baby 💕 (@Dycocoo) March 26, 2024
Amazing
— Onah Collins (@OCollins32288) March 26, 2024
The spurs will have a dominant big four on their roster in the next years
— CRiM_ (@giftziro) March 26, 2024
lol. @DevinBook is killing this team.. too much dribble, high volume shooter as a PG.. @KDTrey5 “leadership” in display.. first round exit at most.
— Yann (@yann20011960) March 26, 2024
Booger getting owned by a Wembyless Spurs
— Kylippers (@kylippers) March 26, 2024
That's the kind of game-changing move that's got me hyped for more basketball action, especially with the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 in Qatar! Can't wait to see what other epic moments are in store!
— Jun-il Song (@Jun_ilSong) March 26, 2024
Losing to that jump shot should eliminate you from the playoffs I’m sorry
— kerb (@Kerb_O) March 26, 2024
Missed 6 straight before this 😂😂😂😂.
Then hits the most clutch shot of the game.
Sometimes you just can't explain NBA madness 😂😂😂— Green Ticks (@Green__Ticks) March 26, 2024
Can’t believe he made that broken jumper go in 😂
— ⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝꙰⃝@ǝoſ poqpɐᗡ ǝɥꓕ (@thedadbodjoe) March 26, 2024
The spurs will have a dominant big four on their roster in the next years
— CRiM_ (@giftziro) March 26, 2024
Even the Spurs commentator couldn't believe it 🤣
— Victor Chavez 💕🌏☄️ (@ChavezrVico) March 26, 2024
— Slick Nick 🤘🏼 (@NicholasFlo123) March 26, 2024
STAY ON THAT SIDE TO EVERYONE CALLING HIM TRASH THE OTHER NIGHT 💯
— jj (@igotwingsonme) March 26, 2024
Sochan as the robin to Wemby🔜 pic.twitter.com/qHfvN5incM
— E-Man (@WigginsWick22) March 26, 2024
— Angelo 🧱 (@AGLR_23) March 26, 2024
