January 29th - The Rockets lost to the Spurs 99-111. Wernbarman scored 28 points, 16 rebounds, and 3 assists, with a particularly strong performance in the final quarter; for the Rockets, Durant contributed 24 points and 6 assists, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory .

At the start of the game, the Rockets quickly established a double-digit lead. Shen Jing scored repeatedly in the paint and hit long-range shots, helping the team stabilize their rhythm. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led the Spurs 36-26 . In the second quarter, the Spurs gradually increased their defensive intensity, narrowing the gap. Although the Rockets briefly widened the score again with consecutive scores, the Spurs, led by Fox and Johnson, continued to apply pressure. At halftime, the Rockets still maintained a 62-54 lead.

After switching sides, the Rockets trailed 65-54 at one point . However, the Spurs rallied with consistent scoring and rebounding from Wabanja, helping them tie the game and briefly take the lead. The Rockets, however, relied on Thompson's performance to stabilize the situation, leading 86-84 after three quarters . In the final quarter, Wabanja dominated, scoring 13 points to quickly widen the gap. Although the Rockets attempted to catch up late, they were unable to turn the tide. Ultimately, the Spurs defeated the Rockets 111-99 on the road .

Spurs player statistics

Wimbledon and Yamaba had 28 points, 16 rebounds , and 3 assists; Fox had 18 points , 5 rebounds , and 8 assists ; Johnson had 17 points, 7 rebounds , and 5 assists; Harper had 16 points , 4 rebounds , and 3 assists; Castle had 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists; Barnes had 9 points , 1 rebound , and 1 assist; Vassell had 5 points and 1 rebound; Champagne had 2 points and 3 rebounds; and Kornet had 4 rebounds and 2 assists .

Rockets player statistics

Thompson 25 points , 7 rebounds , 4 assists; Durant 24 points , 2 rebounds , 6 assists; Shen Jing 18 points , 10 rebounds , 7 assists; Ethan 10 points , 6 rebounds; Sheppard 9 points, 5 rebounds; Smith 8 points , 7 rebounds , 2 assists; Capela 5 points , 4 rebounds; Okogie 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Finney - Smith 2 rebounds; Holiday 1 assist.

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