Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 on Friday night, extending their undefeated start to 2-0. The victory proved critical for Houston, which entered the contest as an underdog against the 5.5-point favorites, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Despite trailing for significant portions of the game, the Rockets maintained composure to secure a hard-fought win over a Spurs team seeking its first victory of the season after a 116-104 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun lead Houston past San Antonio in a fourth-quarter thriller.
San Antonio mounted a furious fourth-quarter surge to tie the score, setting the stage for a high-stakes finish. However, Houston’s Alperen Sengun sparked an 8-3 run to reclaim the lead, providing the momentum shift necessary to close out the game. The decisive moment came when Amen Thompson delivered a clutch block on Victor Wembanyama, silencing the Spurs’ final push and sealing the victory for the Rockets.
This win marks a strong start for Houston, which defeated the Dallas Mavericks in its season opener. Conversely, the Spurs remain winless and continue their search for a first win against a roster featuring a young star like Wembanyama. The game highlights emphasize the Rockets’ defensive resilience and Durant’s ability to perform under pressure, establishing a confident tone for the rest of the season.
Source: Bleacher Report
