1996 NBA West 1st Rd Game 2 Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs, April 28, 1996, Robinson 40, Chuck 30

1996 NBA West 1st Rd Game 2 Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs, April 28, 1996, Robinson 40, Chuck 30

PHO 105, SAS 110 – In Game 2 of the 1996 NBA Western Conference First Round, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns 110–105 in a thrilling encounter. David Robinson was the standout performer, delivering an exceptional game with 40 points on 14-of-25 shooting, 21 rebounds, and crucial contributions on both ends of the court with 2 steals and 3 blocks. His dominant presence in the paint and ability to convert from the free-throw line, hitting 12 of 16 attempts, played a key role in securing the victory for the Spurs.

Player of the game:
David Robinson: 40 PTS, 14-25 FGM, 56 FG%, 12-16 FTM, 75 FT%, 21 REB, 1 AST, 2 STL, 3 BLK

Notable performance:
Charles Barkley: 30 PTS, 12-26 FGM, 46 FG%, 6-9 FTM, 20 REB, 4 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK

Charles Barkley also showcased his prowess, leading the Suns with 30 points and 20 rebounds, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the Spurs’ advantage. Despite Phoenix’s strong performance and a competitive game, San Antonio’s impressive season continued as they took a 2–0 series lead. The Spurs, who had finished the regular season with a 59–23 record and the Midwest Division title, went on to win the series 3–1 after also capturing the second game in Phoenix.

The rivalry between the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns began in the 1990s, when the Spurs were led by David Robinson, and the Phoenix Suns were propelled by a number of players, including Dan Majerle, Kevin Johnson, and Tom Chambers.