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Rockets Edge Spurs in Close Contest

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Toyota Center (Houston)

Houston Rockets 111, San Antonio Spurs 106, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets beat San Antonio Spurs 111-106 at Toyota Center (Houston) on January 20, 2026.

Who was favored in San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -175 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Houston Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 at the Toyota Center on January 20, 2026. This victory allowed the Rockets to level the series at 1-1, following a previous loss to the Spurs earlier in the season. The game showcased the competitive nature of both teams, with Houston improving its home record to 27-15 while San Antonio fell to 30-15.

The Rockets entered the game with a mixed recent form, holding a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. They had won their last two games, scoring an average of 106.8 points while allowing 106.7. Their last five games saw them score an average of 107.4 points but allowed 110.0. In contrast, the Spurs had a better record of 6-4 in their last ten outings, riding a three-game winning streak. They averaged 111.4 points scored and 107.7 points allowed during that stretch, with their last five games yielding an average of 113.8 points scored and 111.4 allowed.

At home, the Rockets had a strong record of 4-1 in their last five games, while the Spurs struggled on the road with a 2-3 record in their last five away games. The previous meetings between these two teams this season had seen the Spurs take the first matchup with a score of 121-110 on November 8, 2025, before the Rockets responded with their win in this game.

In terms of injuries, the Rockets faced challenges with key players Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet, and Steven Adams all listed as day-to-day due to various ailments. The Spurs also had concerns, with David Jones Garcia day-to-day with an ankle injury and Jayden Quaintance ruled out due to a knee injury.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Rockets as 4.5-point favorites, with a total set at 220.5. The moneyline odds were -175 for the Rockets and +145 for the Spurs, indicating a clear expectation of a Houston victory.

The game conditions were typical for a January night in Houston, with a lively crowd at the Toyota Center contributing to the atmosphere. Fans were treated to a thrilling fourth quarter, where the lead changed hands multiple times. Key moments included Jabari Smith Jr. hitting a crucial three-pointer assisted by Kevin Durant, and Alperen Sengun making a pivotal two-point shot to extend the Rockets' lead.

As the game wound down, Amen Thompson's free throws solidified the Rockets' lead, while Victor Wembanyama's late tip-in dunk for the Spurs fell short of changing the outcome. The final moments encapsulated the intensity of the rivalry, with both teams showcasing their talent and tenacity on the court.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -4.5	220.5 o -112 / u -108	San Antonio Spurs +145 · Houston Rockets -175

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Injury report

Kevin DurantDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Fred VanVleetDay-To-DayKneeHouston Rockets
Steven AdamsDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
David Jones GarciaDay-To-DayAnkleSan Antonio Spurs
Jayden QuaintanceOutKneeSan Antonio Spurs

Leaders

PointsReed Sheppard21Houston Rockets
AssistsAlperen Sengun9Houston Rockets
ReboundsAlperen Sengun13Houston Rockets
PointsJulian Champagnie27San Antonio Spurs
AssistsStephon Castle8San Antonio Spurs
ReboundsVictor Wembanyama10San Antonio Spurs

Recent form

Houston Rockets

Last 10: 5-5Streak W2106.8 scored · 106.7 allowed per game4-1 at home

W119-110vs New Orleans PelicansJan 19
W110-105vs Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 17
L91-111vs Oklahoma City ThunderJan 16
W119-113vs Chicago BullsJan 14
L98-111at Sacramento KingsJan 12
L105-111at Portland Trail BlazersJan 10
L102-103at Portland Trail BlazersJan 8
W100-97vs Phoenix SunsJan 6
L104-110at Dallas MavericksJan 4
W120-96at Brooklyn NetsJan 1

San Antonio Spurs

Last 10: 6-4Streak W3111.4 scored · 107.7 allowed per game2-3 away

W123-110vs Utah JazzJan 19
W126-123vs Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 18
W119-101vs Milwaukee BucksJan 16
L98-119at Oklahoma City ThunderJan 14
L103-104at Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 12
W100-95at Boston CelticsJan 11
W107-91vs Los Angeles LakersJan 8
L105-106at Memphis GrizzliesJan 7
L110-115vs Portland Trail BlazersJan 4
W123-113at Indiana PacersJan 3

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25

Box score

Stat	San Antonio Spurs	Houston Rockets
Field goals	41-105	43-83
Field goal %	39	52
Three-pointers	14-50	10-27
Three-point %	28	37
Free throws	10-10	15-22
Free throw %	100	68
Rebounds	45	43
Offensive rebounds	14	6
Defensive rebounds	31	37
Assists	24	29
Steals	7	5
Blocks	5	9
Turnovers	9	14
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	23
Fast-break points	7	16
Points in the paint	46	52
Fouls	16	11
Largest lead	16	7
Lead changes	12	12
Time in front	82	10

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter77-65Amen Thompson makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter77-67Alperen Sengun makes 2-foot layup (Kevin Durant assists)
3rd Quarter80-67Julian Champagnie makes 27-foot three point jumper (Stephon Castle assists)
3rd Quarter82-67Stephon Castle makes 3-foot running dunk (De'Aaron Fox assists)
3rd Quarter83-67Stephon Castle makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter83-69Kevin Durant makes 13-foot fade away jump shot
3rd Quarter83-70Jabari Smith Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter85-70Luke Kornet makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Dylan Harper assists)
3rd Quarter85-72Alperen Sengun makes two point shot (Amen Thompson assists)
3rd Quarter85-74Kevin Durant makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Alperen Sengun assists)
3rd Quarter85-75Alperen Sengun makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter85-76Alperen Sengun makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter88-76Stephon Castle makes 27-foot three point jumper (Dylan Harper assists)
3rd Quarter90-76Keldon Johnson makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Dylan Harper assists)
3rd Quarter90-77Clint Capela makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter90-78Clint Capela makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter92-78Carter Bryant makes driving layup (Dylan Harper assists)
3rd Quarter92-80Clint Capela makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Reed Sheppard assists)
3rd Quarter92-82Reed Sheppard makes two point shot (Amen Thompson assists)
4th Quarter92-84Kevin Durant makes two point shot (Reed Sheppard assists)
4th Quarter92-86Clint Capela makes 3-foot dunk (Kevin Durant assists)
4th Quarter92-89Reed Sheppard makes 22-foot running jump shot (Amen Thompson assists)
4th Quarter92-91Dorian Finney-Smith makes running layup
4th Quarter94-91Dylan Harper makes driving layup
4th Quarter94-93Jabari Smith Jr. makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Kevin Durant assists)
4th Quarter96-93Keldon Johnson makes 1-foot driving dunk
4th Quarter98-93Dylan Harper makes 10-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter98-96Reed Sheppard makes 29-foot three point jumper (Jabari Smith Jr. assists)
4th Quarter98-99Reed Sheppard makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter100-99Keldon Johnson makes two point shot
4th Quarter100-101Reed Sheppard makes two point shot
4th Quarter102-101Luke Kornet makes 2-foot layup (De'Aaron Fox assists)
4th Quarter102-104Jabari Smith Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kevin Durant assists)
4th Quarter104-104De'Aaron Fox makes 11-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter104-106Jabari Smith Jr. makes 17-foot fade away jump shot (Alperen Sengun assists)
4th Quarter104-108Alperen Sengun makes 8-foot two point shot
4th Quarter104-109Reed Sheppard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter104-110Amen Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-111Amen Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter106-111Victor Wembanyama makes tip in dunk