The Houston Rockets secured a 127-100 victory against the San Antonio Spurs, who are dealing with key injuries including Jeremy Sochan's broken thumb, affecting their strategies. Despite shooting inconsistencies, Rockets' Alperen Sengun contributed a double-double, and Fred VanVleet recovered from early struggles. The Rockets previously defeated the New York Knicks, with Sengun leading by scoring 25 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Jalen Green returned to form against the Spurs, highlighting his role as a primary offensive asset. Both the Rockets and Knicks are focusing on early season adjustments to enhance performance and secure more wins in upcoming games.