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Houston Rockets defeat San Antonio Spurs 114-110
The Houston Rockets secured a 114-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at the Moody Center, moving to a 2-0 record for the season. Alperen Şengün led the Rockets with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter to reclaim the lead when the Spurs were ahead 104-103.
The game concluded with a dramatic defensive play as Amen Thompson blocked a Victor Wembanyama layup attempt in the final seconds to prevent a tie. Thompson finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Kevin Durant contributed 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists for Houston.
Despite Wembanyama’s performance of 25 points and 13 rebounds, the Spurs fell to 0-2. Other NBA results included the Atlanta Hawks achieving a club-record 47-point victory over the Charlotte Hornets, and the Boston Celtics defeating the New York Knicks 107-103.
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Alperen Şengün · Amen Thompson · Houston Rockets · San Antonio Spurs · Victor Wembanyama