Key Takeaways

• In a tightly contested finish, Thompson blocked Wembanyama’s shot with 0.6 seconds remaining to preserve Houston’s lead and seal the win.
• Şengün anchored the Rockets’ offense with 29 points, including a pivotal sequence in the fourth quarter that helped swing the game in Houston’s favor.
• Durant added 20 points on the day, contributing to a Rockets squad that got balanced scoring beyond its top young star.
• Wembanyama finished with 25 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks but misfired on the decisive late possession, leaving the potential game-tying play unmade.
• Houston capitalized from the free-throw line, making 28 of 31 attempts, while San Antonio converted 18 of 25, a discrepancy that proved decisive.
• All five Spurs starters reached double figures, but the late surge by the Rockets and their efficiency at the line overwhelmed San Antonio down the stretch.
• The Spurs’ 0-2 start follows a season-opening loss, and their next game is a trip to Dallas, whereas Houston, undefeated through two games, continues its early momentum on the road.