KEY POINTS
- The San Antonio Spurs scored 145 points to set a new season high.
- Victor Wembanyama led the offensive surge with 31 points and 14 rebounds.
- Houston suffered its fourth consecutive loss as their defense struggled in San Antonio.
The San Antonio Spurs delivered their most explosive offensive performance of the year on Sunday night. Facing their Texas rivals, the Spurs secured a 145-121 victory over the Houston Rockets. The home team controlled the game from start to finish at the Frost Bank Center.
Victor Wembanyama played a central role in the record-breaking evening. The star center recorded 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in just three quarters of action. His presence in the paint forced Houston to alter their defensive strategy early in the match. Wembanyama also contributed five blocks to anchor the San Antonio defense.
The Spurs displayed remarkable shooting efficiency throughout the entire contest. They finished the game shooting 58 percent from the field as a team. This accuracy allowed them to build a double-digit lead by the middle of the second quarter. The ball movement remained fluid with the team recording 35 total assists.
Devin Vassell provided significant support on the perimeter for San Antonio. He scored 24 points while hitting six of his nine attempts from three-point range. Keldon Johnson also added 19 points coming off the bench to maintain the scoring momentum. Every active Spurs player scored at least two points during the blowout.
Houston struggled to find a defensive rhythm against the fast-paced San Antonio attack. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 22 points and nine rebounds in a losing effort. Jalen Green added 18 points but faced constant pressure from the Spurs’ perimeter defenders. The Rockets have now lost four games in a row.
The first half ended with San Antonio holding a comfortable 75-58 advantage. This marked the highest first-half total for the franchise this season. Houston attempted a small rally during the third period but could not stop the Spurs’ transition game. San Antonio responded with an 11-2 run to end any comeback hopes.
Rockets coach Ime Udoka expressed frustration with his team’s lack of defensive intensity. He noted that allowing 145 points is unacceptable regardless of the opponent’s talent. Houston gave up 64 points in the paint during the lopsided affair. They also struggled to protect the ball and committed 17 turnovers.
This victory provides a significant morale boost for the young San Antonio squad. They have now won three of their last five games as they look to finish the season strong. The coaching staff emphasized the importance of maintaining this unselfish style of play.
San Antonio will now prepare for a two-game road trip starting Tuesday. They look to carry this offensive momentum into their next matchup against Western Conference opponents. Houston will return home to face the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
