Spurs fall to Rockets 114-110 in season opener despite late-game efforts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs lost 114-110 to the Houston Rockets on October 23, 2026, at the Moody Center in Austin. Victor Wembanyama struggled in the final moments, having his last-second shot nullified due to a timeout. The Spurs' inexperience showed early, leading to their second straight loss this season. Coach Mitch Johnson and the players expressed confidence in the upcoming games despite the rocky start, emphasizing the need to maintain a positive atmosphere within the team.
- •Spurs lose to Rockets 114-110 in season opener
- •Victor Wembanyama's last-second shot ruled out
- •San Antonio begins season with two losses
- •Coach Mitch Johnson emphasizes need for improvement
- •Players remain upbeat despite early struggles
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"Wembanyama and company already proved last season that experience is overrated. Now, in a different way, they have to do it again.
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