Key Takeaways

• Amen Thompson finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and delivered a critical defensive stop on Wembanyama as the Spurs’ late layup attempt was thwarted by a block with less than a second remaining; VanVleet sealed the win with two free throws.
• Victor Wembanyama tallied 25 points and 13 rebounds, including a long 3-pointer and a banked shot sequence that helped the Spurs surge, though one countable moment was nullified by a timeout call before the shot released.
• Alperen Sengun scored 29 points, repeatedly backing down inside to generate easy layups and trips to the foul line, anchoring the Rockets’ late momentum with eight straight points in the fourth quarter.
• Durant contributed 20 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in a homecoming for the former Texas star, including a decisive 3-pointer with 1:34 remaining that helped stabilize Houston’s lead.
• Dylan Harper added 20 points, delivering a driving dunk that pulled San Antonio within two with under a minute to play, highlighting the Spurs’ late push.
• San Antonio’s start is 0-2, with Austin framed as a continuing mega-regional focal point for the team, and additional Austin games are scheduled in February as part of ongoing regional efforts.
• Upcoming schedule notes show Houston visiting Atlanta next, while San Antonio travels to Dallas for their following game.