Wembanyama, Spurs Shatter Durant's Rockets' Win Streak

San Antonio snapped Houston’s five-game run with a 121–110 victory, Victor Wembanyama pacing the Spurs with 22 points and eight rebounds and Harrison Barnes adding 24. Kevin Durant scored 24 but had eight turnovers, and Alperen Şengün’s 25 couldn’t tip the balance. The win gave the Spurs a 6–2 start and their first NBA Cup group-play victory, while the Rockets fell to 5–3. Merlin sees this as a meaningful tune-up: San Antonio’s late defense and Champagnie’s clutch threes mattered as much as Wembanyama’s finishes. The Spurs are carving an identity; Houston must clean up turnovers before facing Milwaukee. This game feels like a turning point for both teams — one building momentum, the other searching for steadiness.