When the Rockets started the game with consecutive three-point makes from Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, it felt like a good omen. As it turned out, it was, as the Houston Rockets squeaked out a 113-110 victory over the San…
The Houston Rockets secured a narrow 113-110 victory over their division rivals, the San Antonio Spurs, to improve to 2-0 on the season. Houston led for the majority of the contest before fending off a fourth-quarter push from San Antonio. Amen Thompson sealed the victory on the final play of the game by blocking a shot from Victor Wembanyama.
Alperen Sengun led Houston's offense with 29 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Thompson contributed a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double, while Kevin Durant added 20 points, highlighted by a crucial late three-pointer. Tari Eason also recorded 12 points, six rebounds, and four steals for the Rockets, while Wembanyama went 9-for-21 from the field for San Antonio.
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