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Spurs Soar Past Rockets in NBA Cup Opener
8 Nov
Summary
- Spurs beat Rockets 121-110 in NBA Cup opener
- Barnes scores 24 points, Champagnie and Wembanyama add 22 each
- Rockets' 5-game winning streak halted
On November 8th, 2025, the San Antonio Spurs emerged victorious over the Houston Rockets in the opening game of the NBA Cup, winning by a score of 121-110. The Spurs were led by a strong performance from Harrison Barnes, who scored 24 points, while Julian Champagnie and highly-touted rookie Victor Wembanyama each added 22 points for the home team.
The Rockets, who had been riding a 5-game winning streak, were unable to maintain their momentum, despite a 24-point effort from Kevin Durant and 22 points from Alperen Sengun. The Spurs closed the first half on a 12-0 run, fueled by five Rockets turnovers in the final two minutes, to take a commanding lead.
In the second half, the Spurs continued to hold off the Rockets, with Champagnie scoring 9 points in the final quarter to help seal the victory. Barnes added the game's final 4 points on a pair of free throws and a breakaway dunk after a steal, cementing the Spurs' win.
