Amen Thompson’s Late Block Secures Rockets’ Victory Over Spurs in Austin

The Houston Rockets edged out the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 in a high-stakes encounter at the Moody Center in Austin on Friday night. In a contest defined by 14 lead changes and 11 ties, Houston secured their second win of the season, while the defending Western Conference champion Spurs slipped to an 0-2 start.

The game reached a dramatic climax in the final seconds when Rockets guard Amen Thompson produced a decisive defensive play. With the Spurs trailing, Victor Wembanyama attempted to score, but Thompson elevated to reject the shot, effectively sealing the victory for Houston. The play drew immediate praise from teammates and observers, highlighting the athleticism of the 2025 All-Defensive First Team selection.

For the Rockets, Alperen Sengun proved instrumental in the fourth quarter, scoring 14 of his 29 total points during the final period. Sengun finished the night with seven rebounds and seven blocks in 36 minutes of play. Fred VanVleet, continuing his return from a right knee ACL injury, provided steady leadership, recording 16 assists with zero turnovers across his first two games of the season. VanVleet noted that his focus remains on facilitating the offense and managing his return to full game fitness.

Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs' efforts with a double-double, recording 25 points and 13 rebounds alongside two blocks. Despite his individual bounce-back performance following a difficult season opener, the Spurs were unable to overcome the Rockets' late-game execution. The matchup served as an early-season test for both franchises, with the Rockets looking to build momentum while the Spurs aim to recover from their winless start to the 2026-27 campaign.