Rockets Edge Spurs 114-110, Improve to 2-0

Dana Whitfield · 2026-10-24T07:20:51.695Z

Sengun's 29 points kept Houston in control, but that Thompson block on Wembanyama sealed a tough win.

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The Houston Rockets held off the San Antonio Spurs in a close Friday game, improving to 2-0 while San Antonio fell to 0-2. The Spurs rallied in the fourth quarter to take the lead, but Alperen Sengun’s late scoring helped Houston regain control, and Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama on the final possession to secure the win. Sengun led the Rockets with 29 points, seven rebounds and seven assists; Thompson had 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Kevin Durant added 20 points. Wembanyama paced San Antonio with 25 points and 13 rebounds.

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