Houston edges San Antonio as Thompson denies Wembanyama at the rim
Houston moved to 2-0 with a 114-110 road victory over San Antonio. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 29 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and Amen Thompson sealed the result by blocking Victor Wembanyama late. Wembanyama finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds as the Spurs fell to 0-2.
Houston’s road win came after San Antonio erased an 85-81 third-quarter deficit and tied the game at 96 in the fourth. The Rockets answered with an 8-3 burst sparked by Alperen Sengun, then Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama late to protect the lead.
Sengun posted 29 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while Thompson added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Kevin Durant contributed 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Wembanyama had 25 points and 13 rebounds; De’Aaron Fox scored 19 with nine assists, and Dylan Harper added 20. Houston next visits Atlanta; San Antonio travels to Dallas.
The finish may boost early-season attention for both teams, especially among Houston and San Antonio fans and casual NBA viewers drawn to a marquee young big man matchup. A dramatic late defensive play could fuel social-media discussion and highlight Thompson’s and Wembanyama’s profiles. For local communities, a strong start may support game attendance and merchandise interest, though two games are too few to indicate lasting economic or cultural effects.