In their home opener, the San Antonio Spurs narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets 109-106, with Victor Wembanyama leading the team by scoring 29 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. The Spurs initially surged ahead, leading by as much as 21 points at halftime, but Houston mounted a strong comeback in the fourth quarter, led by Jalen Green's 29 points. Despite the Rockets shooting poorly in the first half, they closed the gap significantly but ultimately fell short, with Green missing a 3-point attempt that could have tied the game in the final moments. Jeremy Sochan contributed significantly with 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Spurs, while Chris Paul assisted in crucial plays down the stretch. The teams will face each other again on Monday, promising another competitive matchup. The Spurs improved to a 1-1 record for the season following this victory.