The Houston Rockets left Frost Bank Center with a 114-110 road win over the San Antonio Spurs on October 24, 2026, holding off a late Spurs rally in a National Basketball Association game that remained tense until the final possession.

Houston’s composure at the free-throw line and its advantage on the offensive glass proved decisive. San Antonio fought back from a second-half deficit and had chances to tie in the closing seconds, but the Rockets made the bigger plays when the game demanded them.

Match overview

The first half was a back-and-forth affair. Houston led 30-28 after the opening quarter, but San Antonio responded with a 26-27 second period to send the teams into halftime with the Rockets ahead 56-55. Neither defense was able to fully contain the other, and both teams found success attacking the paint.

Houston created a little separation in the third quarter, outscoring San Antonio 30-29 to take an 86-84 lead into the fourth. The final period stayed tight, with the Spurs tying the game on multiple occasions before Houston’s late execution sealed the result.

Key moments

With the score tied at 104 and just over two minutes remaining, Houston went on a 7-0 run. The sequence included an offensive rebound and put-back, a driving layup through contact, and two free throws after a San Antonio turnover. The Spurs trimmed the lead to two in the final seconds, but Houston answered with two more free throws to close it out.

San Antonio had a final look from beyond the arc, but the attempt was contested and fell short. The Rockets secured the rebound and ran out the clock, securing an important road victory.

Tactical story

Houston’s pace and paint touches gave San Antonio problems throughout the night. The Rockets consistently attacked the rim, drew help defenders, and created open looks for shooters. Their offensive rebounding was particularly damaging, generating extra possessions in the fourth quarter.

The Spurs, meanwhile, leaned heavily on Victor Wembanyama’s length and shot-blocking. San Antonio’s defense forced Houston into several difficult shots, but the Spurs could not cleanly finish defensive possessions with rebounds. On offense, San Antonio moved the ball well but missed a few crucial open looks late.

Standout performers

• Jalen Green led Houston with 29 points, hitting several tough shots in the second half.
• Alperen Sengun added 24 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, controlling the interior.
• Amen Thompson contributed 18 points and energetic defense.
• Victor Wembanyama paced San Antonio with 27 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks.
• Devin Vassell scored 20 points for the Spurs.

Season impact

The win gives Houston a confidence-building road result and strengthens its position in the Western Conference standings. For San Antonio, the loss is a narrow one against a competitive opponent, but the Spurs will look back at late possessions and rebounding chances as the key areas to improve. The result adds another competitive chapter to the Rockets-Spurs head-to-head series.