AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 23: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets make the game-winning block against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game on October 23, 2026 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Coming off a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder to start the season, the Spurs traveled to the Moody Center in Austin to host the I-35 Series against the Houston Rockets. Both teams traded fast and furious buckets in the first quarter, with the Rockets taking a five-point lead into the second. The Spurs trailed by as much as 11, but managed to claw their way back before halftime and cut the deficit to two thanks to a Fred VanVleet buzzer-beating three. The third quarter was tough and gritty, as both teams struggled from the field but managed to get to the free-throw line. The bottom line: the Rockets controlled most of the contest until just over six minutes left in the fourth. The Rockets’ fourth-quarter offense mostly consisted of spamming Alperen Sengun in the post, and the Spurs could not stop it. The Spurs fell behind by five late, but put together a few clutch stops and buckets to get within one possession. With five seconds left, Victor Wembanyama caught the ball in the post and put up a layup, only for Amen Thompson to immediately block it. The Spurs ultimately lost heartbreakingly, 114-110. Victor Wembanyama bounced back offensively after his worst shooting performance of his career against OKC (1-13 FG). He dropped another double-double: 25 points and 13 rebounds, along with two blocks and two assists. Vic played with more confidence and was not afraid to let it fly. However, he was late on multiple defensive rotations and was beaten on backdoor cuts too frequently for the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. After the game, he was asked if he would have done anything differently on the layup attempt to end the game. He simply said, “I would have dunked the ball.” Knowing Wemby, he’ll take that Thompson block personally the next time they match up in late January. Wemby dropped a highlight reel of mostly dunks throughout the game. For the Spurs’ first points of the game, he skies in from outer space to clean up the mess. VIC PUTBACK ‼️📺 @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/hHGTpgRcKf— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 24, 2026 The return of Area 51 had the Moody Center in a frenzy. Stephon Castle dropped 15 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and a steal. A couple of his dimes came on lobs like these to the Alien. Area 51 has landed in Austin ⚠️📺 @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/CUliRmj7CG— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 24, 2026 This pass was precise as Wemby spun off of Marcus Smart and slammed home an and-one finish. OH MY VIC 🤯📺 @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/rg85oqKTVO— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 24, 2026 De’Aaron Fox had another solid game with 19 points, nine assists, and two steals. He’ll look to clean up his turnover problem in Dallas, but first he’ll lob this dime to a cutting Wemby for the alley-oop. tuffff @wemby 👀📺 @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/ozG3c8eZ4c— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) October 24, 2026 Dylan Harper dropped 20 points, three rebounds, and two assists in his second straight start to the season. Late in the game, he took over and brought the Spurs within two on this fast-break poster on Sengun. YEAR 2 DYLAN HARPER. pic.twitter.com/B0ULfPlXz0— Basketball Performances (@NBAPerformances) October 24, 2026 Finally, here are the full game highlights. The Spurs will try to bounce back in Dallas Saturday at 7:00 P.M. as they take on the Mavericks on DAZN. ...read more read less