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Rockets Streak Ends in San Antonio as Spurs Capitalize on Turnovers and Second Chances

Ime Udoka blasted the effort, calling Houston “punked” after San Antonio turned sloppiness into the winning edge.

Overview

  • San Antonio beat Houston 121-110, snapping the Rockets’ five-game win streak and delivering a setback in NBA Cup group play.
  • The Spurs generated 66 points off Houston’s mistakes, with 33 from second-chance opportunities and the rest off turnovers.
  • Reports list 23 or 24 Rockets turnovers, including eight by Kevin Durant as San Antonio trapped him and jumped passing lanes.
  • Alperen Şengün posted 25 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists, while Reed Sheppard added a season-high 16 points with six assists.
  • Houston’s zone unraveled with missed box-outs and late rotations that freed Harrison Barnes and Julian Champagnie for key threes, with the Rockets visiting Milwaukee on Sunday.