The Rockets defeated the Spurs 111-106 after pulling off their biggest comeback of the season from down 16 points at one point in the game. The Spurs’ offense collapsed in the second half, and a major part of that was Kevin Durant and the Rockets’ defense on Victor Wembanyama.
The San Antonio Spurs left Toyota Center Tuesday night with a familiar and frustrating feeling, undone once again by a late-game collapse in a 111–106 loss to the Houston Rockets that spoiled an otherwise encouraging road performance.
San Antonio Spurs culture, legacy, and humor collided Tuesday night in a moment that quickly resonated throughout the fan base. During the Spurs’ matchup vs.
The San Antonio Spurs’ tour into Houston was a failure because they got satisfied with their work late and lost interest in guarding the 3-point line. It was their second matchup of the season with the Rockets, and now they are even with two outings to go.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
The San Antonio Spurs have been without Devin Vassell over the past few weeks and they continue to be without him on Tuesday night in a rivalry clash against the Houston Rockets.
The Alien has landed in Houston, and he’s not taking any prisoners. In a Tuesday night showdown in Houston, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama provided yet another “how is that possible?” moment that has the NBA world in a frenzy.
When Luke Kornet signed a four-year, $41 million contract in free agency, it was obvious he would serve a key role on the San Antonio Spurs. Though, with franchise pillar Victor Wembanyama manning the low post, it was unclear just how big of an impact the veteran center would have in The Alamo City.
The start of Tuesday night’s game between the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs saw a slight delay for a peculiar reason. One of the rims at the Toyota Center in Houston was crooked and needed to be adjusted.
The San Antonio Spurs have a long way to go before they can match the franchise’s glory days during the time of Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker.
Victor Wembanyama, who earlier in the day was named a starter on the All-Star team for the first time, rang up 33 points and took a team-high 10 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs dispatched the visiting Utah Jazz 123-110 on Monday to win their third consecutive game.
Growth in the NBA often happens between highlights. For the San Antonio Spurs, that quiet growth has centered on Victor Wembanyama. While his recent new look caught attention across social media, his steady on-court adjustments are truly shaping how far San Antonio can go this season.
It says a lot about the San Antonio Spurs' progress this season that recent postgame criticism centered not on winning and losing but on how their latest victory was accomplished.
It's a sign that the Spurs, losers of four of their last six games, are deciding to get rid of extraneous distractions and get serious at the season's midway point.
After dropping its first three games to San Antonio this season, Oklahoma City was finally able to overcome its season-long shortcomings with a 119-98 win on Tuesday.