Spurs fall short in comeback effort against Rockets in Austin

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Houston Rockets 114-110 on October 23 at Moody Center in Austin, falling to 0-2 on the season. Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama led with 25 points and 13 rebounds, but his late-game layup attempt was blocked by Amen Thompson. Alperen Sengun scored 29 points for the Rockets, who also received 20 points each from Thompson and Kevin Durant. The Spurs have struggled early this season, with their next game set against the Dallas Mavericks on October 24.

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