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Thompson's Block Seals Rockets' Win Over Wembanyama's Spurs
24 Oct
Summary
- Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama's late game-tying layup attempt.
- Alperen Sengun scored 29 points, including crucial late-game free throws.
- The Spurs fell to 0-2 with this loss, while the Rockets improved to 2-0.
Amen Thompson delivered a game-saving block on Victor Wembanyama's potential game-tying layup with under a second remaining, preserving the Houston Rockets' 114-110 win against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. The Rockets started their season with two victories.
Fred VanVleet made two free throws to finalize the score after Thompson's defensive stand. Kevin Durant contributed 20 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in his homecoming game. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 29 points, including a critical eight-point run in the fourth quarter.
Wembanyama recorded 25 points and 13 rebounds for the Spurs, who now stand at 0-2. Despite Wembanyama's performance, which included a banked 3-pointer that was nullified by a timeout, the Spurs could not overcome the Rockets' late surge.
The Spurs have played nine games in Austin since 2022-23, with two more scheduled for February, as they cultivate the region. Durant, a former college star for Texas, also made a key 3-pointer late in the game.
