The Mavericks open the 2026‑27 season at home against a winless Spurs squad on Saturday, 7 p.m. CST at the American Airlines Center. Dallas (1‑1) rides a victory over Indiana but faces a crippling injury list: Cooper Flagg (AC‑joint sprain), Kyrie Irving (planned rest), Santi Aldama, Dereck Lively, Caleb Martin and Tarik Biberovic are all out, leaving Coach Dusty May with a thin bench. San Antonio (0‑2) also rests Tobias Harris but will rely on Victor Wembanyama to dominate. The matchup promises a test for Dallas’s young players like Marcus Sasser, Sergio De Larrea and Morez Johnson.
The Houston Rockets visit the Atlanta Hawks Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET. The game airs on ANF, CBS, and Space City Home Network and streams free on Fubo. Coming off a 128‑110 win over Dallas, the Rockets lean on Kevin Durant and Alperen Şengün to keep their Western Conference momentum. Atlanta, fresh from a blowout 128‑81 victory over Charlotte and a 2‑0 start, hopes to extend its Eastern Conference surge. With both teams firing on all cylinders early in the 2026‑27 season, the inter‑conference clash promises high‑scoring action.
The Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks will each carry several injury designations into Saturday night’s matchup as both teams complete the second half of a back-to-back. Houston listed Reed Sheppard as questionable with a left knee contusion and bone bruise ahead of the 8:30 p.m. ET contest in Atlanta. Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet will […]
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Victor Wembanyama says the unrest in France is on his mind but isn’t causing his early-season slump as the Spurs drop their second straight game, a 114-110 loss to the Houston Rockets on Oct. 23. After scoring just 12 points on 1‑of‑13 shooting in a 116-104 opening‑night loss to Oklahoma City, he bounced back with 25 points and 13 rebounds against Houston, though a last‑second block by Amen Thompson sealed the defeat. NBA star Kevin Durant weighed in, urging Wembanyama to focus on shooting efficiency and simplifying his offense. The Spurs sit 0‑2 as they seek consistency and better execution.
Victor Wembanyama leads a comeback as the San Antonio Spurs fall 114-110 to the Houston Rockets in a dramatic photo‑finish on Oct. 23 at Austin's Moody Center. After trailing by as many as 11 points, Wemby posts a 25‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double, while Fred VanVleet nails a buzzer‑beating three to cut the deficit before halftime. The Rockets dominate the fourth quarter with Alperen Sengun in the post, but a final layup by Wemby is blocked by Amen Thompson with five seconds left. Highlights include Wemby’s dunks, Stephon Castle’s 15‑point effort, De’Aaron Fox’s 19 points and nine assists, and Dylan Harper’s 20 points in his second start. The Spurs aim to rebound against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
The San Antonio Spurs drop their second straight game, falling to the Houston Rockets in a gritty Texas showdown that saw the Rockets dominate 89% of the night. Victor Wembanyama struggled with a late defensive switch on Kevin Durant, while Fred VanVleet added a spark for Houston. Despite a 10‑point third‑quarter hole, the Spurs couldn’t recover, leaving them 0‑2 and lagging behind early‑season rivals like Miami. Coach Stephon Castle’s ball‑handling and the team’s 3‑point shooting are flagged as immediate fixes before their next matchup on Jan. 26.
Victor Wembanyama knows what he did wrong on the final offensive possession that resulted in his potential game-tying shot being blocked by Amen Thompson in the San Antonio Spurs' 114-110 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Kevin Durant questioned Victor Wembanyama's decision to try going for a layup over Amen Thompson in the final seconds of the Houston Rockets' 114-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
The Dream Shake preview breaks down the upcoming Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks showdown at the Toyota Center on Monday, Oct. 24, 2026 (7:30 p.m. CT). Both clubs are coming off back‑to‑back road trips, so motivation will be high after the first leg of their home‑and‑away series. Atlanta, bolstered by offseason additions Aaron Wiggins, Lu Dort and rookie guard Kingston Flemings, remains a defensive nightmare with Nickeil Alexander‑Walker, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu posting 2.5+ defensive win shares. C.J. McCollum leads the offense, while the Rockets juggle injuries—Steven Adams and Reed Sheppard are doubtful, VanVleet likely out, and Mo Gueye sits for Atlanta. Expect a close, split‑series game rather than a sweep as both teams chase deep playoff runs.
The Spurs, 0-2 after close losses to the Thunder and Rockets, aim to snap their skid against a shorthanded Dallas Mavericks (1-1) on Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. CT. With key injuries on both sides—Tobias Harris and Jayden Quaintance out for San Antonio, and Cooper Flagg, Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberović and Dereck Lively sidelined for Dallas—the spotlight falls on Victor Wembanyama’s potential MVP night and Kyrie Irving’s scoring load. Coach Dusty May expects the Spurs to exploit Dallas’s missing interior help and contain Irving, who averages over 22 points versus San Antonio. A win could give the Spurs their first victory of the season.
Alperen Sengun scored 29 points as the Houston Rockets edged the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 on Friday night at Moody Center in Austin, improving to 2-0 to start the 2026-27 NBA season. Amen Thompson delivered the decisive defensive play, blocking Victor Wembanyama’s potential game-tying layup with less than a second remaining. Fred VanVleet then made […]
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The San Antonio Spurs fall to 0-2 after a 114–110 loss to the Houston Rockets in Austin on Oct. 23. Victor Wembanyama rebounds with 25 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks, but his final shot is denied by Amen Thompson’s game‑sealing block. De’Aaron Fox adds 19 points and nine assists for the Spurs, while Alperen Şengün leads the Rockets with 29 points and 7 rebounds; Kevin Durant and Thompson each contribute 20. Coach Mitch Johnson praises the team’s effort but notes defensive lapses. The Spurs aim to adjust lineups as the season progresses.
Victor Wembanyama makes his feelings known on the Spurs' costly mistakes as Amen Thompson helps the Rockets come away with a win in San Antonio.
During the Houston Rockets‑San Antonio Spurs game on October 24, 2026, WNBA star‑turned‑broadcaster Candace Parker mistakenly recalled a college pick‑and‑roll between Kevin Durant and former Texas guard Daniel “Boobie” Gibson—a pairing that never existed because their Texas tenures didn’t overlap. The slip sparked a flood of criticism on X, with fans questioning her analyst role alongside Kevin Harlan and revisiting past broadcast missteps. Despite Parker’s historic milestones, such as becoming the first woman in‑game analyst for the 2023 NBA All‑Star Game, the incident reignited debate over her credibility on NBA telecasts.
So much for running it back, huh? The two teams that competed in the 2026 NBA Finals are now both 0-2 to start the new campaign. Obviously, they have plenty of time to find their best form and reestablish themselves as powerhouses. Nevertheless, it is always tough to let one slip away at the end. […]
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Victor Wembanyama showed off his bag of dunking the ball in unique ways during the San Antonio Spurs’ clash with the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Wembanyama started the fourth season of his budding NBA career with the Spurs. He enjoyed his best campaign to date last season, leading the Spurs to their first NBA […]
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The San Antonio Spurs were trailing for most of the game against the Houston Rockets and could not find a way to earn a victory despite Victor Wembanyama's big game on the stat sheet.
The Houston Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 thanks to an incredible game-saving block by Amen Thompson and some big-time plays from Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun.
The Spurs fall to 0-2 after a gritty 110-114 loss to the Rockets on Oct. 23, 2026. Victor Wembanyama posts a solid 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Dylan Harper (20) and De’Aaron Fox (19) also hit double figures. Houston’s Alperen Sengun dominates with 29 points, and Kevin Durant adds 20. A late block by Amen Thompson on Wembanyama’s game‑tying attempt seals the defeat. The game features a physical, playoff‑like atmosphere, multiple lead changes, and key turnovers, especially by Fox, as the Spurs struggle to establish a decisive run.
Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets edged out Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 on Friday to remain undefeated at 2-0 to start the season.
The Houston Rockets edge the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 in a fourth‑quarter thriller, improving to 2‑0. Alperen Şengün sparks the win with 29 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds, hitting 50% of his threes, while rookie Amen Thompson adds 20 points, 10 rebounds and a game‑saving block on Victor Wembanyama. Kevin Durant contributes 20 points, including a decisive late triple. Spurs star Wembanyama finishes 9‑of‑21, but Houston’s aggressive inside play and clutch defense secure the victory as both teams finish with nearly identical stats.
There is a lot on Victor Wembanyama’s shoulders now that the season begins. The San Antonio Spurs lost their season opener to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-104. Therefore, the premonition that Wembanyama will come out hot is premature for now. On Friday, the Spurs took on the Houston Rockets. At the start of the game, […]
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The Spurs host the Rockets in Austin on Oct. 23 at 8:30 PM CT, a nationally‑streamed showdown on Prime. After a dismal season opener loss to Oklahoma City—highlighted by Victor Wembanyama’s worst offensive game and a 26‑point deficit—the Spurs aim to bounce back against a Houston team led by Kevin Durant, fresh off a 52‑win campaign but still rebuilding without a true point guard. Both clubs see the matchup as a chance to reset their early‑season trajectories and prove they belong among the West’s elite.
Coach Dusty May’s Dallas Mavericks hit the road to take on the Indiana Pacers in a chance for redemption after Cooper Flagg diagnosed the team’s struggles against the Houston Rockets. Kyrie Irving was also frustrated by the Rockets loss, which led to another eventful night against Indiana as a wild sequence unfolded between Flagg and […]
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The San Antonio Spurs host the Houston Rockets on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, with tip‑off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video. After a 116‑104 loss to the Thunder, the Spurs look to bounce back; Victor Wembanyama had a quiet night (12 points, 13 rebounds, six blocks) while Stephon Castle led with 24 and rookie Dylan Harper added 18 in his debut. Houston comes off a 128‑110 win over Dallas, highlighted by 30‑point games from Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr., plus Alperen Şengün’s 23‑point double‑double. The game offers a chance for both Western Conference teams to claim their first win of the 2026‑27 season.