Spurs’ Early Lead and Rockets’ Comeback
In today’s game between the Rockets and the Spurs, the Rockets secured a narrow 103-101 victory led by Fred VanVleet’s impressive performance with 21 points and 7 assists. The Spurs initially dominated the game, enjoying a 10-point lead. However, the Rockets launched a comeback while Victor Wembanyama, known as the “Zebra,” was on the bench, sparking an 8-0 run.
Back-and-Forth Battle
Both teams traded leads throughout the game, with the Rockets even reaching a 9-point lead at one stage. However, the Spurs remained resilient, staying within striking distance. With just 7.1 seconds left in the game, the Rockets sealed the victory with crucial free throws from Jalen Green and Aaron Holiday.
Key Performance by Jalen Green
Jalen Green contributed 16 points for the Rockets and attempted a highlight-reel dunk over Wembanyama and Jeremy Sochan, although he didn’t convert the dunk, he drew a foul, narrowly missing out on becoming a poster background for the second consecutive day after being posterized by Trayce Jackson-Davis of the Warriors yesterday.
Spurs’ Efforts
For the Spurs, Tre Jones scored 22 points, while Sochan added 21 points. The top pick, Wembanyama, recorded 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Despite their efforts, the Spurs suffered their fourth loss in five games, bringing their season record to 14 wins and 52 losses.
Wembanyama’s Missed Poster Opportunity
Wembanyama, often referred to as the “Zebra,” nearly became the subject of a poster dunk for the second consecutive day. Yesterday, he was dunked on by Trayce Jackson-Davis of the Warriors, and today, Jalen Green attempted to dunk over him and Sochan, narrowly missing the opportunity to feature on another poster.
Spurs’ Playoff Hopes
With today’s loss, the Spurs have now lost four of their last five games, bringing their season record to 14-52. They need to win at least seven of their remaining 16 games to avoid their worst season record in franchise history.(Jilikoa)
