Houston secured a 114-110 victory against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, earning a prestigious result on the road. Played on October 23, 2026, in Austin, the Rockets withstood a fierce late-game rally from last season's championship finalists to improve their early-season record to two wins in as many matches.
Rockets Trio Overcomes Wembanyama’s Strong Night
Houston leaned heavily on its core trio to establish control against San Antonio. Center Alperen Sengun led the offensive charge with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Kevin Durant added 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Amen Thompson contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds to round out a dominant team performance.
On the opposing side, Victor Wembanyama played strongly for the Spurs. The French center finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds, posting a plus-2 differential over his time on the floor. Despite his production, San Antonio dropped its second contest to start the 2026/27 campaign, leaving the team still searching for its first victory.
Thompson’s Defensive Stop Secures the Margin
The defining sequence of the contest arrived in the final seconds of regulation. With Houston holding a narrow lead, Victor Wembanyama drove toward the basket for a potential game-tying layup that would have leveled the score at 112-112. Amen Thompson rejected the attempt at the rim, snuffing out the equalizer.
Following the defensive stop, Houston guard Fred VanVleet stepped to the free-throw line and converted two foul shots to seal the 114-110 scoreline. The sequence highlighted a polished closing stretch for the Rockets, who also played without Clint Capela as he remained on the bench throughout the evening.
Wizards Fall Short Against Toronto in Washington
While Houston celebrates consecutive wins following an earlier victory against the Dallas Mavericks, the Spurs face immediate questions regarding their winless start to the new season. Both squads continue intensive early-season schedules as the league standings begin to take shape.
