Victor Wembanyama Poses ‘Ultimate’ Test as Suns Reveal Starters vs Spurs
Phoenix Seeks Another Win
The Suns hope to make it three wins in a row against San Antonio on Monday. They face the Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center as underdogs, and Jordan Goodwin is out for the game.
Phoenix has kept the same starting lineup it used over its last few games. Earlier in the regular season, Khaman Maluach had initially started at center.
Wembanyama Tests Phoenix Bigs
Victor Wembanyama is a central concern for the Suns. Coach Jordan Ott described the matchup as an “ultimate” test for Phoenix’s center duo of Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach.
Ott said the team would draw on preseason experience and assess which defender has the best matchup as the game unfolds. He emphasized providing support to whoever guards Wembanyama and limiting his access to the rim.
Spurs Bring Winning Streak
The team has used a lineup with three or four guards around Wembanyama. Phoenix recently upset the Houston Rockets on Saturday, but the article describes San Antonio as a different challenge.
Key points
- Phoenix is seeking its third straight win against San Antonio on Monday.
- The Suns enter as underdogs, and Jordan Goodwin is unavailable.
- The Spurs have won eight straight after losing their first two games.
- Jordan Ott called defending Victor Wembanyama an “ultimate” test for Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach.