San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Dec. 3 | 2024 NBA Emirates Cup

The San Antonio Spurs hope to book an Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal ticket when they face the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. San Antonio rules Group B in the West with a win, while Phoenix could complicate things with a victory. The Suns will top the group if they beat the Spurs, and the Utah Jazz pull off an upset against the OKC Thunder.

Jeremy Sochan, upgraded to probable, could return to help the Spurs bid for a slot in the knockout round. Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul and Stephon Castle will lead the Mitch Johnson-coached team.

The Suns, meanwhile, will keep their hopes alive for a quarterfinal seat if they can win against the Spurs, who beat them 3-1 last season. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are available, while Bradley Beal has been upgraded to probable. The hosts won't have Jusuf Nurkic, who's out with a thigh contusion.

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San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns: Injury Report

San Antonio Spurs injury report

Tre Jones will travel with the team but won't suit up due to a left shoulder sprain. Jeremy Sochan, who sat out the Spurs’ last 13 games due to a thumb injury, has been upgraded to probable.

Phoenix Suns injury report

Jusuf Nurkic remains out because of a right thigh contusion. Bradley Beal could return to action after missing Saturday’s win against the Warriors due to calf injury management.

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San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns: Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

San Antonio Spurs starting lineup and depth chart

Starters	2nd	3rd
Chris Paul
Stephon Castle	Devin Vassell	Malaki Branham
Julian Champagnie	Keldon Johnson	Sidy Cissoko
Harrison Barnes	Jeremy Sochan	Sandro Mamukelashvili
Victor Wembanyama	Zach Collins	Charles Bassey

Phoenix Suns starting lineup and depth chart

Starters	2nd	3rd
Tyus Jones	Monte Morris	TyTy Washington Jr.
Devin Booker	Grayson Allen	Damion Lee
Bradley Beal	Ryan Dunn	Josh Okogie
Kevin Durant	Royce O'Neale	Oso Igdoharo
Mason Plumlee	Bol Bol

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San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns: Key matchups

Victor Wembanyama vs Kevin Durant

Last season, Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Durant had thrilling battles in the Suns-Spurs regular season series. Wemby often raved about Durant after every postgame interview. The two will renew their rivalry on Tuesday in an all-important NBA Cup game.

Wembanyama has been playing well and is the main reason why the Spurs are 5-1 in their last six games, averaging 31.8 points on 53.2% shooting, including 38.7% from deep. So, Durant must help slow down the Frenchman.

The 7-foot-4 Spurs star will test his defensive prowess against Durant. KD has Booker around him, but the Suns will likely go to the former MVP if they need points. Wemby will get his chance to clamp down on his idol.

Devin Booker vs Stephon Castle

Devin Booker is averaging 28.0 points and 7.7 assists in his last three games. He's one of the Suns’ best scorers and their top playmaker. The unenviable task of slowing him down will fall on Spurs rookie Stephon Castle.

Castle has struggled with his efficiency but is on the floor almost every time the Spurs have needed a timely stop. Booker will test the rookie’s defense on Tuesday.