In a tightly contested matchup, the Houston Rockets (30-35) managed to edge past the San Antonio Spurs (14-52) with a narrow 103-101 win on Tuesday night.
Fred VanVleet led the charge for the Rockets with 21 points, helping his team maintain a slender lead throughout the game despite a late surge from the Spurs in the closing minutes.
With Alperen Sengun sidelined due to injury, the Rockets relied on a collective team effort, with contributions from Jalen Green (16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists), Jabari Smith Jr. (15 points, 9 rebounds), and Dillon Brooks (14 points)
San Antonio’s Jeremy Sochan provided a late spark for the Spurs, converting a crucial three-point play to trim the deficit to one point with just 19 seconds remaining, but Houston’s composure from the foul line ultimately secured the victory.
Victor Wembanyama recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, as the Spurs struggled to contain Houston’s offensive firepower and fell short in their bid to secure a much-needed win.
The Rockets extended their winning streak on the road to four games, positioning themselves five games behind the Golden State Warriors for the coveted 10th spot in the competitive Western Conference standings.
