In a night marking the San Antonio Spurs’ (3-19) franchise-record 17th consecutive loss, rookie Victor Wembanyama’s optimism couldn’t overshadow the Rockets’ dominance.
Despite Wembanyama’s impressive 15 points, 18 rebounds, and five blocks, the Houston Rockets (11-9) claimed a 93-82 victory on Monday, further extending the Spurs’ winless streak.
Houston’s Tari Eason delivered a standout performance with a season-high 18 points and 14 rebounds off the bench, contributing to the Rockets’ 10th consecutive home win and third straight overall.
Wembanyama showcased his skills with a powerful dunk over Houston’s Alperen Sengun in the third quarter, but it wasn’t enough to reverse the Spurs’ fortunes.
Fred VanVleet (16 points) and Sengun (15 points) played crucial roles for the Rockets, maintaining control throughout the game.
Rookie Amen Thompson, returning after a 13-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, contributed two points and five rebounds for the Spurs.
