Amen Thompson blocks Wembanyama as Rockets edge Spurs 114-110 in Austin
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Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Amen Thompson's late block on Victor Wembanyama sealed the Houston Rockets' 114-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on October 23 in Austin, Texas. With less than a second remaining, Thompson denied Wembanyama's layup attempt, allowing Fred VanVleet to secure victory with two free throws. The Rockets started their season with two wins, featuring a standout performance from Alperen Sengun, who scored 29 points. San Antonio fell to 0-2 despite Wembanyama's 25 points and 13 rebounds. The Spurs have played in Austin every season since 2022-23, continuing a local engagement strategy.
- •Thompson blocks Wembanyama's layup in the final seconds.
- •Rockets improve to 2-0 after starting the season strong.
- •Sengun scores 29 points for Houston, leading the offense.
- •Wembanyama records 25 points and 13 rebounds for the Spurs.
- •Both teams play again on October 24, with the Rockets at Atlanta and the Spurs at Dallas.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Rockets' Amen Thompson blocks Victor Wembanyama at rim in final seconds as Spurs fall to 0-2
- 4:55 AMYahoo Sports — Rockets edge Spurs as Amen Thompson blocks Victor Wembanyama in final seconds
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Amen Thompson blocks Wembanyama in final second as the Rockets beat the Spurs 114-110 in Austin
"AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama's game-tying layup attempt with less than a second remaining and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 on Friday night.Fred VanVleet made two free throws for the final points after Thompson turned away the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama in the lane as the Rockets started their season with two victories.
"Amen Thompson swatted Victor Wembanyama at the rim late to secure Houston’s 114-110 victory over the Spurs. The Rockets are now 2-0 on the new season.
"Amen Thompson's stunning block on Victor Wembanyama preserved the Houston Rockets' lead and sent the San Antonio Spurs to 0-2.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 5:16 AMRockets' Amen Thompson blocks Victor Wembanyama at rim in final seconds as Spurs fall to 0-2
Amen Thompson's stunning block on Victor Wembanyama preserved the Houston Rockets' lead and sent the San Antonio Spurs to 0-2.
- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 4:55 AMRockets edge Spurs as Amen Thompson blocks Victor Wembanyama in final seconds
Amen Thompson swatted Victor Wembanyama at the rim late to secure Houston’s 114-110 victory over the Spurs. The Rockets are now 2-0 on the new season.
- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 4:51 AMAmen Thompson blocks Wembanyama in final second as the Rockets beat the Spurs 114-110 in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama's game-tying layup attempt with less than a second remaining and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 on Friday night.Fred VanVleet made two free throws for the final points after Thompson turned away the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama in the lane as the Rockets started their season with two victories.
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