Spurs Triumph Over Rockets
In an impressive display of skill, Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a come-from-behind 111-99 victory against the Houston Rockets in Houston on Wednesday evening. Displaying resilience, the Spurs found themselves down by as much as 16 points during the game and did not seize the lead until the latter part of the third quarter.
Wembanyama’s Stellar Performance
Wembanyama, who struggled in a previous matchup against the Rockets, where he scored only 14 points on 5 of 21 shooting, shone brightly this time, netting 28 points, pulling down 16 rebounds, and recording five blocks.
Decisive Fourth Quarter
The Spurs initiated a decisive fourth-quarter surge with an outstanding 11-0 run, largely powered by Wembanyama who contributed nine points, including hitting five free throws. This surge propelled them ahead 95-86 with under eight minutes remaining. Though the Rockets managed to narrow the gap to five points thanks to two free throws from Alperen Sengun, San Antonio quickly responded with a 10-4 run, highlighted by six points from Dylan Harper, extending their lead to 107-96 with just over two minutes to play.
Season Series Update
In what has been an intense season series, this win places the Spurs ahead 2-1 against the Rockets, with the final contest set to occur on March 8 in San Antonio. Despite the loss, Amen Thompson shone for Houston, scoring 25 points, while Kevin Durant contributed 24 points and Sengun finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. The Spurs shot an impressive 53.7% from the field, a stark contrast to the Rockets’ struggle at 39.4%.
Key Moments in the Game
The game swung dramatically in the third quarter when the Spurs executed a 16-4 run, bringing the score to 79-78 and marking their first lead of the game. Keldon Johnson‘s nine points during this stretch were pivotal, as was Harper’s four contributions. The quarter ended with the teams knotted at 84 points until a dunk by Thompson saw the Rockets take an 86-84 lead into the final period.
Upcoming Games
Looking ahead, the Spurs will visit Charlotte on Saturday, while the Rockets are set to face Atlanta on Thursday night.
