Jalen Green had an impressive performance, scoring 34 points and leading the Houston Rockets to a 106-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. This win was crucial for the Rockets, who never trailed throughout the game.
In addition to Green’s stellar performance, Jabari Smith contributed 17 points, and Alperen Sengun had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. The Rockets were able to bounce back from a previous loss to the Spurs and secure a win in their two-game series in San Antonio.
On the other side, Jeremy Sochan led the Spurs with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Victor Wembanyama added 12 points and an impressive 18 rebounds.
Despite a late surge from the Spurs, Houston managed to maintain their lead, with veteran point guard Fred VanVleet making a crucial 3-pointer in the final seconds of the game. VanVleet finished with 11 points, helping to secure the victory for the Rockets.
Chris Paul, on the other hand, had a better scoring night for the Spurs with 16 points, a significant improvement from his previous performances. However, Paul struggled with only three assists, well below his average of 8.5 in the first two games.
One notable moment in the game was when San Antonio missed five consecutive shots on a single possession in the third quarter, highlighting their struggles on the offensive end. This allowed Houston to capitalize and extend their lead further.
After a slow start in the first quarter, shooting only 32%, San Antonio fell behind early and struggled to catch up with the Rockets’ lead. The Rockets’ strong defense and efficient scoring proved to be the difference in the game.
Looking ahead, the Rockets will face the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, while the Spurs will play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Both teams will be looking to build on their performances and secure more wins in the upcoming games.
