PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs head to Phoenix on Sunday evening for a Western Conference matchup against the Suns, with tipoff scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Mortgage Matchup Center. This marks the teams' second meeting this season, with Phoenix claiming the first contest 130-118 on November 2nd. San Antonio enters riding a three-game winning streak and has captured six of its last eight games, while Phoenix has won nine of its previous 11. Both rosters look different heading into this rematch, as the Spurs will have Waters III and Jeremy Sochan available after missing the first game, though the Suns will be without Allen. Over their last eight outings, the Spurs have posted the 13th-best net rating and seventh-best field goal percentage, while Phoenix ranks fifth in made three-pointers over the past 11 contests, shooting 40.2 percent from deep. The Suns also sit third in both defensive rating and net rating, showcasing well-rounded excellence on both ends of the floor. While shot quality data remains unavailable for this matchup, both teams continue to demonstrate the offensive firepower and defensive schemes that have propelled their recent success. With Victor Wembanyama sidelined, San Antonio's absence disrupts their defensive schemes, though De'Aaron Fox has emerged as the team's leader and guide for their uptempo, offensive-oriented approach.