Rockets' Thompson, at 6-foot-7, stuffs Wemby's last-second shot to seal win — SkimNews
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- Amen Thompson swatted Victor Wembanyama's final attempt at the rim with five seconds left, sealing a 114-110 victory for the Houston Rockets over the San Antonio Spurs
- Thompson finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and two steals despite posting a team-worst minus-12 rating in the box score
- Kevin Durant scored 20 points and delivered an assist on Thompson’s and-one dunk over Wembanyama in the third quarter, helping extend Houston’s lead
- Alperen Sengun posted a game-high 29 points with seven rebounds and seven assists, including 18 in the second half and 14 in the fourth quarter, to lead Houston’s offensive charge
- Sengun tied Steve Francis for the second-most games with 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists by a Rockets player before age 25, reaching 35 such games
- Ime Udoka credited the team’s defensive scheme for pushing Wembanyama off his spots and enabling Thompson’s athleticism to win the one-on-one post battle late
Why it matters: The Rockets’ 2-0 start, their first since 2017-18, hinges on young players like Thompson and Sengun delivering in clutch moments against elite competition, signaling a shift from rebuilding to competitive viability without sacrificing developmental progress.
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