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AUSTIN, Texas — Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama’s game-tying layup attempt with less than a second remaining and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 on Friday night. Fred VanVleet made two free throws for the final points after Thompson turned away the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama in the lane as the Rockets started their season with two victories. Kevin Durant had 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists in a homecoming game for the former University of Texas star.
OriginalAmen Thompson's stunning block on Victor Wembanyama preserved the Houston Rockets' lead and sent the San Antonio Spurs to 0-2.
OriginalAmen Thompson swatted Victor Wembanyama at the rim late to secure Houston’s 114-110 victory over the Spurs. The Rockets are now 2-0 on the new season.
OriginalAlperen Sengun scored 29 points and Kevin Durant added 20 as Houston improved to 2-0, dropping San Antonio to 0-2 on the season.
OriginalAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama's game-tying layup attempt with less than a second remaining and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 on Friday night.Fred VanVleet made two free throws for the final points after Thompson turned away the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama in the lane as the Rockets started their season with two victories.
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