Rockets
SpursThe Houston Rockets beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 on Friday, October 23, at Moody Center in Austin, TX.
The Rockets led 61-59 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 32-27.
Top performers
Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 29 points on 10-of-20 shooting, with 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Amen Thompson added 20 points and 10 rebounds. For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama had 25 points on 9-of-21 shooting, with 13 rebounds. Dylan Harper added 20 points.
Double-doubles: Victor Wembanyama (25 points and 13 rebounds); Amen Thompson (20 points and 10 rebounds).
- Alperen Sengun (HOU): 29 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST, 10-20 FG, 36 MIN
- Victor Wembanyama (SAS): 25 PTS, 13 REB, 2 AST, 9-21 FG, 32 MIN
- Kevin Durant (HOU): 20 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST, 5-10 FG, 37 MIN
- Dylan Harper (SAS): 20 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 8-15 FG, 34 MIN
- Amen Thompson (HOU): 20 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 9-15 FG, 36 MIN
- De'Aaron Fox (SAS): 19 PTS, 4 REB, 9 AST, 6-11 FG, 32 MIN
Context
The Rockets improved to 2-0 with their second straight win, while the Spurs fell to 0-2, their second loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Rockets host the Jazz on Friday, Nov 13; the Spurs host the Warriors on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 16,723 at Moody Center. Officials: Kevin Cutler, Brandon Adair and Ashley Moyer-Gleich.