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San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets: did Victor Wembanyama and 38 assists turn Frost Bank Center into a shooting gallery?

The San Antonio Spurs moved to 47-17 after a 145-120 result over the Houston Rockets, who left at 39-24, at 8:00 PM EDT at Frost Bank Center. The San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets final score came behind 21 made three-point shots by the Spurs and 8 made three-point shots by the Rockets.


SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 25: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a free throw during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on October 25, 2023 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, 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 2023 NBAE (Photos by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

First quarter


The Spurs opened with 32 points in the first quarter while the Rockets put up 33 points in the same quarter. The Spurs posted a 58 percent field goal mark for the game, and the Rockets finished at 48 percent.


Second quarter


The Spurs won the second quarter 37-24 as the Spurs built separation with 38 assists for the night. De'Aaron Fox finished with 20 points and 10 assists, and the Spurs recorded 25 points off turnovers while the Rockets had 11 points off turnovers.


Third quarter


The Spurs produced 41 points in the third quarter while the Rockets scored 37 points in the third quarter. Victor Wembanyama logged 29 points and 4 blocks, and the Rockets generated 58 points in the paint on 60 percent shooting in the paint.


Fourth quarter


The Spurs closed with 35 points in the fourth quarter while the Rockets added 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Spurs held a biggest lead of 30 points. Keldon Johnson scored 20 points, and the Spurs bench delivered 57 points compared with 39 bench points for H-Town.


The Spurs next game is scheduled for 8:00 PM EDT on 3/10/2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, against the Boston Celtics, with viewing on NBC and Peacock, NBC Sports Boston, and FanDuel Sports Network Southwest. The San Antonio Spurs final whistle reaction centered on a 52 percent three-point rate, and post-game thoughts San Antonio Spurs also pointed to a 5.43 assist-to-turnover ratio in San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets final thoughts, so run it back with the Silver and Black and share this article with other Spurs fans.

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