The Houston Rockets just kicked off their season 2-0, snagging a tough 114-110 win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Seriously, this team is looking like the real deal early on. The Spurs, who were actually 5.5-point favorites according to FanDuel Sportsbook, are still searching for their first win of the season, now sitting at 0-2 after dropping their opener to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, the Rockets are flying high, keeping their undefeated streak alive after beating the Dallas Mavericks to start things off.
Fourth Quarter Madness and Thompson’s Showstopper
You just had to watch this game. The Spurs were trailing for most of it, but they clawed their way back in the fourth quarter, tying things up and setting the stage for a wild finish. San Antonio even took the lead on some Dylan Harper free throws in the final frame, after outscoring Houston 11-3 to tie it at 96 with just over six minutes left. But Alperen Sengun wasn’t having it, sparking an 8-3 run that put the Rockets back on top. And then, the moment everyone will be talking about: Amen Thompson delivered a clutch block on Wembanyama, sealing the hard-fought victory for Houston. It was absolutely huge, a statement play that just solidified their 2-0 start and left the Spurs still looking for answers.
Durant, Sengun, and Thompson Lead the Charge
The Rockets really spread the love, with Kevin Durant dropping 20 points, seven rebounds, and six assists for their second win, and first on the road. But man, Sengun and Thompson were just electric. Sengun finished with a monster 29 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, looking unstoppable out there. Thompson was a double-double machine, adding 20 points and 10 boards, powering that Rockets offense all night, not to mention that game-clinching block. For the Spurs, Wembanyama still led the charge with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocks, but it wasn’t enough. De’Aaron Fox chipped in a strong 19 points, nine assists, and two steals, trying to spark that San Antonio offense. At halftime, the Rockets held a tight two-point lead, with Thompson and Sengun each netting 11 points, and Durant adding 10. Wemby was the top scorer before the break with 17 points, and Fox had 10 for the Spurs. The third quarter was a grind, with Houston heading into the final frame up 85-81, but that late Spurs push and the Rockets’ clutch response made it a game for the ages.
Houston is hitting the road again, facing the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Spurs are also traveling, heading to Dallas to take on the Mavericks at 8 p.m. ET, still desperate for that first win.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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