US EditionWembanyama scores 28 points to lead Spurs past Rockets, 111-99
Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points with 16 rebounds and five blocks, leading Spurs' late surge after trailing by 16 as Rockets shot just 39.4%.
- In Houston, the Spurs rallied for a 111-99 victory, with Victor Wembanyama scoring nine points to power an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
- Trailing by 16, the San Antonio Spurs fueled their comeback with a 16-4 run late in the third quarter and 53.7% shooting versus 39.4% for the Houston Rockets.
- Key bench scoring came from Keldon Johnson's nine points and Dylan Harper's six in a late 10-4 run, while Alperen Sengun finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
- The win gives San Antonio Spurs a 2-1 season series lead with the final game set for March 8, 2026 in San Antonio, and San Antonio heads to Charlotte on Saturday while Houston travels to Atlanta on Thursday.
- After a poor shooting night last week, Victor Wembanyama bounced back strongly as the game featured sharp momentum swings with Houston leading 86-84 late in the third quarter.
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Independent EspañolHOUSTON (AP) — Victor Wembanyama recorded 28 points, 16 rebounds and five caps to help the San Antonio Spurs defeat the Houston Rockets on Wednesday 111-99. The Spurs were 16 points down and did not take the lead until the end of the third quarter. Wembanyama scored nine points, including five free throws, to push a 11-0 streak at the start of the fourth period, which put the Spurs up for 95-86 with less than eight minutes to play. A couple of A…
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Clayton NewsSpurs dominate second half to storm back, top Rockets
Victor Wembanyama posted his 21st double-double, Keldon Johnson scored 17 points off the bench, and the visiting San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 111-99 on Wednesday.
Mentally stronger, more aggressive in the state of mind, the Spurs beat a title candidate this night. With Victor Wembanyama in the lead, the best marker of the match and present everywhere.
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Wembanyama scores 28 points to lead Spurs past Rockets, 111-99
Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks to help the San Antonio Spurs rally for a 111-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
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