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Four months after meeting in the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs find themselves on the wrong side of history to start the 2026-27 season with both teams sitting at 0-2 after their first two games.
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 […] The post Alperen Sengun leads Rockets past Spurs in Austin thriller appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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.
The Dallas Mavericks open their season at home against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday after a 121‑105 preseason win over Indiana. Cooper Flagg, who posted 17 points, five rebounds and six assists before leaving with a shoulder sprain, is ruled out, leaving the Mavs to rely on depth and a potential Kyrie Irving return—his first regular‑season action since tearing his ACL in March 2025. Meanwhile, Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, fresh off a 40‑point performance against Dallas last year, is expected to dominate. Both teams are coming off back‑to‑back games, so workload management could shape the contest.
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. […] The post Rockets’ Amen Thompson calls game with insane block on Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama gets crafty with behind-the-back reverse jam vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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, […] The post Victor Wembanyama shows off insane athleticism on putback slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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.
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.
The Houston Rockets host the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 23 at the Moody Center in Austin for a “Texas Death Match.” Kickoff is set for 8:30 PM CST, with Space City Home Network broadcasting and KBME/ KLTN on radio. The probable lineups feature the Rockets’ veteran trio of Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., plus Kevin Durant and Alperen Şengün, while the Spurs counter with Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie and phenom Victor Wembanyama. Fans can follow live on TDS or the SB Nation app.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The first week of the 2026-27 NBA season held no punches, with marquee matchups between Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren passed the test with flying colors. Holmgren held Wembanyama to 12 points on Opening Night, as […] The post How Thunder’s Chet Holmgren put NBA on notice after Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic duels appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Spurs debut their new three‑guard starter line‑up in a 110‑106 loss to Oklahoma City, but the shift creates rotation headaches, says Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Dylan Harper replaces Julian Champagnie, bringing energy but limiting Coach Mitch Johnson’s ability to alter game flow. De’Aaron Fox, pulled early, returns with the second unit yet struggles to sync with Champagnie and Keldon Johnson, causing turnovers. In the second half, Harper stays on the floor while Champagnie sub for Devin Vassell after Vassell’s fourth foul, leaving the new substitution pattern unsettled. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama misses his first 12 shots, blaming “overthinking,” and Kevin Durant touts efficiency as his next step. Fox and Johnson list as questionable for Friday’s Houston game—Fox with a sprained wrist, Johnson nursing a cheek laceration.
OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antoino Spurs on Tuesday, head coach Mark Daigneault watched his team overcome a poor shooting performance to top the Denver Nuggets 96-84 in their home opener at the Paycom Center. From limiting one All-Star center in Victor Wembanyama, the Thunder contained Nuggets All-Star center […] The post Mark Daigneault praises Thunder for ‘muddy’ win over Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The NBA injury report for Friday, October 23, lists several notable players as questionable or out, including San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey and Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard. The report was current as of 10:45 a.m. ET and covers 11 matchups. Chicago Bulls @ Milwaukee Bucks Chicago has several […] The post NBA injury report for October 23: Fox, Giddey among players listed appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Houston Rockets will face an early test as they take on the San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center on Friday. The Rockets handily won their first game against the Dallas Mavericks, 128-110, on Wednesday. Houston looked great versus the Mavericks, showcasing its starting unit of Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., […] The post Devin Booker gets floated as ideal ‘all-in trade’ target for Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Victor Wembanyama’s season‑opening 12‑point, 13‑rebound, six‑block effort against the Oklahoma City Thunder sparked sharp criticism from Carmelo Anthony, who said he saw "no developed skill set" in the French star’s 1‑for‑13 shooting night (7.69%). Anthony, speaking on his Brooklyn podcast, urged Wemby to add traditional post moves and interior fundamentals to complement his perimeter attempts. Wembanyama acknowledged overthinking his shots and pledged to be more decisive. The article contrasts this slump with Walker Kessler’s flawless 26‑point debut for the Lakers, highlighting the debate over Wemby’s offensive evolution.