Spurs Defeat Rockets 121-110 in NBA Cup Opener
The San Antonio Spurs overcame the Houston Rockets 121-110 on Friday night in the NBA Cup opener for both teams. Harrison Barnes led San Antonio with 24 points, while Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama each contributed 22 points.
Key Performances
- Harrison Barnes scored the final four points of the game with two free throws and a breakaway dunk after a steal at midcourt with 12 seconds left.
- Julian Champagnie added nine points in the final quarter and finished shooting 6 for 13 from three-point range. He also made crucial plays, including saving a contested offensive rebound and scooping a loose ball late in the game.
- Victor Wembanyama faced tough defense from Houston, with guards Josh Okogie and Reed Sheppard pushing him out of position. He scored four points on 2-for-6 shooting in the first half.
Houston Rockets Effort
Kevin Durant led Houston with 24 points, and Alperen Sengun contributed 22. The Rockets’ five-game winning streak ended with this loss.
Game Dynamics
San Antonio closed the first half on a 12-0 run fueled by five turnovers from Houston in the final two minutes. Devin Vassell hit a three-pointer, and Stephon Castle completed a three-point play during the run. Kevin Durant was called for his third personal foul early in the run after shoving Barnes to the court.
"Barnes scored the game's final four points on a pair of free throws and a breakaway dunk after a steal at midcourt with 12 seconds remaining."
"The Rockets were aggressive defensively against Wembanyama. Houston guards Josh Okogie and Reed Sheppard got under Wembanyama and pushed him repeatedly in the chest and out of position offensively in the first half."
This victory showcased San Antonio’s resilience and clutch performances, particularly from Barnes, Champagnie, and Wembanyama.
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