Shen Jing's 29 points saved the Rockets from a narrow 114-110 defeat to the Spurs.

October 24th - The Rockets narrowly defeated the Spurs 114-110 . Shen Jing scored 29 points, 7 rebounds , and 7 assists, while Durant added 20 points , 7 rebounds , and 6 assists. For the Spurs, Wernbanyama scored 25 points, 13 rebounds , and 2 assists, while Harper contributed 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

In the first quarter, the Rockets quickly took control. The Spurs relied on Wimbledon's inside scoring and Harper's fast breaks to keep the score close. At crucial moments, Durant scored with consecutive jump shots, and Ethan scored on a fast break layup, allowing the Rockets to gradually widen the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led 32-27 . In the second quarter, the Rockets once led by 11 points. The Spurs then relied on Wimbledon and Harper to score consecutively, gradually narrowing the gap. At halftime, the Rockets maintained a slight lead of 61-59 .

After switching sides, Wabanjama helped the Spurs tie the game with an alley-oop dunk and free throws. Durant then hit consecutive jump shots, and the Rockets regained the lead. At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets led 85-81 . In the final quarter, the Rockets extended their lead. The Spurs then took the lead, but Wabanjama tied the game at 108 with an alley -oop. The Spurs then closed the gap to 110-111 , and Wabanjama attempted a comeback, but Amen Thompson delivered a crucial block, preventing the Spurs from tying the game. Ultimately, the Rockets narrowly defeated the Spurs 114-110 .

Rockets player statistics

Shen Jing had 29 points , 7 rebounds , and 7 assists; Durant had 20 points , 7 rebounds , and 6 assists; Thompson had 20 points , 10 rebounds , and 4 assists ; VanVleet had 14 points , 3 rebounds , and 5 assists; Ethan had 12 points and 6 rebounds ; Smith had 7 points , 5 rebounds , and 1 assist; Smart had 5 points , 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Adams had 4 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Bogdanovic had 3 points and 1 rebound .

Spurs player statistics

Wimbledon and Yamaba had 25 points , 13 rebounds , and 2 assists; Harper had 20 points , 3 rebounds , and 2 assists ; Fox had 19 points , 4 rebounds, and 9 assists; Castle had 15 points , 7 rebounds , and 5 assists; Vassell had 10 points , 4 rebounds , and 2 assists; Johnson had 8 points , 6 rebounds, and 1 assist; Kornet had 7 points and 3 rebounds; and Champagne had 6 points .

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