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Rockets-Spurs: Thompson Block & Sengun Buckets Put Houston Back In Business

The Houston Rockets sent a message with their Friday night 114-110 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Rockets had already won their season opener on Wednesday. But in a sign of how far expectations had fallen for Houston this…

By Jimmy Vik · Last Word on Sports

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:37 PM

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Amen Thompson's late block on Victor Wembanyama sealed Houston's 114-110 victory over San Antonio.
Alperen Sengun led all scorers with 29 points and shot 2-of-4 from three-point range.
Thompson finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks.

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The Houston Rockets secured a 114-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, moving to a 2-0 start to the season. Alperen Sengun led all scorers with 29 points on 10-of-20 shooting, while Amen Thompson delivered 20 points, 10 rebounds, and a game-sealing block on Victor Wembanyama's late tying shot attempt.

Wembanyama finished with nine field goals on 21 attempts for San Antonio as the Spurs struggled offensively. For Houston, Fred VanVleet contributed 14 points and five assists, while both Thompson and Sengun showed progress from three-point range following offseason work with shooting coach Chris Engelland.

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