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Rockets to face Spurs in Austin for first road game of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Rockets to face Spurs in Austin for first road game of season
Summary

The Houston Rockets are set to play the San Antonio Spurs at the Moody Center in Austin on October 23. This game marks the Rockets' first road game of the season and will tip off at 9:30 PM ET as part of the NBA's opening week. The matchup has significant ties, as Kevin Durant, a former University of Texas star, returns to his college city. This event will be the fourth year the NBA hosts games at the Moody Center, with this being the first time another Texas team joins the Spurs in this venue.

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  • •Rockets face Spurs on October 23 in Austin.
  • •Game will tip-off at 9:30 PM ET.
  • •Kevin Durant returns to his college city.
  • •First NBA game between Texas teams at Moody Center.
  • •Event part of the upcoming NBA season's opening week.
Latest Updates
  • 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets Set to Face Off With the San Antonion Spurs at the Moody Center
  • 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets set to play Spurs at Moody Center in Austin for first road game
What they're saying
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The opening week games have been announced. Houston's first road game brings Durant back to Austin to face the San Antonio Spurs at the Moody Center

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The Rockets are set to play the Spurs at the Moody Center in Austin for their first road game of the season on October 23

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