
The Houston Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs are preparing for another regular-season game at the Toyota Center on Tuesday, January 20. The Rockets recently had a 119-110 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Spurs secured a 126-123 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their recent encounters. With both teams having a strong momentum, the upcoming game will be exciting to watch.
The Rockets will welcome the Spurs to their home court, and Kevin Durant’s strong leadership and solid confidence as a key member of the core will be on display . Moreover, Alperen Sengun’s scoring would be another key factor in their success. At the same time, the Spurs will look upon Victor Wembanyama’s all-around presence, and Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell are likely to complement him.
The Spurs are on a rebuilding journey, and ahead of the deadline, they will reshape their roster to improve their on-court experience. Meanwhile, the Rockets have a strong starting lineup that could take their journey further and put them ahead in the upcoming Rockets vs. Spurs game.
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The Spurs and Rockets had a competitive recent head-to-head matchup across the 2024-26 seasons. In their most recent meeting on November 7, 2025, the Spurs earned a 121-110 home win, snapping Houston’s momentum. Meanwhile, during the 2024-25 season, the Rockets essentially had the upper hand, winning three straight games, including convincing victories of 127-100 and 118-106 in Houston.
The Spurs did manage a narrow 109-106 win early in that season, but overall, the Rockets controlled the series before the Spurs responded in the latest clash.
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