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Spurs Defeat Rockets 111-99 in Houston Showdown

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 9:42 PM ET · Toyota Center (Houston)

San Antonio Spurs 111, Houston Rockets 99, 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?

San Antonio Spurs beat Houston Rockets 111-99 at Toyota Center (Houston) on January 28, 2026.

Who was favored in San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The underdog won.

The San Antonio Spurs secured a decisive 111-99 victory over the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center, marking their third win in the season series, which they now lead 3-1. This matchup was significant not only for the standings but also for the rivalry between these two Texas teams, both of which have shown competitive spirit throughout the season.

Entering the game, the Rockets held a home record of 28-17, while the Spurs boasted a stronger away record of 32-15. The Rockets had recently shown a mixed form, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak leading into this contest. They averaged 109.4 points scored and allowed 109.8 points during this stretch. In their last five games, they had performed slightly better, with an average of 114.2 points scored and 109.4 points allowed, indicating a slight uptick in offensive production.

The Spurs, on the other hand, also held a 6-4 record in their last ten games but were coming off a loss, which snapped a previous winning streak. They averaged 110.3 points scored and 106.7 points allowed in their last ten games, and in their last five, they scored an average of 115.2 points while allowing 111.4 points. This performance suggested they were capable of putting up points, though their recent form indicated some inconsistency.

Historically, the Spurs have had the upper hand in recent matchups, winning three out of their last four encounters with the Rockets. In their previous meeting on January 21, 2026, the Rockets managed to edge out the Spurs with a 111-106 victory at home, but the Spurs had previously won convincingly in earlier meetings during the season.

In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. The Rockets had several key players listed as day-to-day, including Kevin Durant (ankle), Fred VanVleet (knee), and Steven Adams (ankle). The Spurs also had David Jones Garcia listed as day-to-day due to an ankle issue, while Jayden Quaintance was out with a knee injury. The absence or limited availability of these players could have impacted the strategies employed by both teams.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the game, with DraftKings listing the Rockets as 2.5-point favorites, while the total points line was set at 220.5. The odds indicated a close contest, underscoring the expectations of a tightly contested game.

As the game unfolded, the Spurs took control in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Rockets significantly. Key plays included a series of scoring contributions from Victor Wembanyama, who was instrumental in sealing the victory for the Spurs. His performance included a running dunk and two free throws that pushed the Spurs' lead to 111-96, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Rockets.

The Rockets struggled to find their rhythm, especially in the second half, where they were unable to match the Spurs' offensive output. Clint Capela attempted to rally the Rockets late in the game, scoring an alley-oop dunk, but it was too little too late. The final score of 111-99 reflected the Spurs' dominance in the closing moments of the game.

Overall, the Spurs' victory not only solidified their standing in the league but also showcased their ability to perform under pressure, particularly in a rival arena. The Rockets will need to regroup and address their injury concerns as they look to bounce back in their upcoming games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -2.5	220.5 o -108 / u -112	San Antonio Spurs +120 · Houston Rockets -142

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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

PointsAmen Thompson25Houston Rockets
AssistsAlperen Sengun7Houston Rockets
ReboundsAlperen Sengun10Houston Rockets
PointsVictor Wembanyama28San Antonio Spurs
AssistsDe'Aaron Fox8San Antonio Spurs
ReboundsVictor Wembanyama16San Antonio Spurs

Recent form

Houston Rockets

Last 10: 6-4Streak W2109.4 scored · 109.8 allowed per game5-1 at home

W108-99vs Memphis GrizzliesJan 27
W111-104at Detroit PistonsJan 24
L122-128at Philadelphia 76ersJan 23
W111-106vs San Antonio SpursJan 21
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

San Antonio Spurs

Last 10: 6-4Streak L1110.3 scored · 106.7 allowed per game2-3 away

L95-104vs New Orleans PelicansJan 26
W126-109at Utah JazzJan 23
L106-111at Houston RocketsJan 21
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

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	44-82	39-99
Field goal %	54	39
Three-pointers	6-26	8-23
Three-point %	23	35
Free throws	17-24	13-18
Free throw %	71	72
Rebounds	46	46
Offensive rebounds	8	17
Defensive rebounds	38	29
Assists	28	23
Steals	5	12
Blocks	8	8
Turnovers	15	11
Team turnovers	0	3
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	20
Fast-break points	21	5
Points in the paint	72	48
Fouls	15	18
Largest lead	15	16
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	25	71

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter71-78De'Aaron Fox makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter72-78De'Aaron Fox makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter74-78Dylan Harper makes running layup
3rd Quarter75-78Stephon Castle makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter77-78Keldon Johnson makes driving layup
3rd Quarter79-78Dylan Harper makes 2-foot two point shot (Keldon Johnson assists)
3rd Quarter79-80Reed Sheppard makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter79-81Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter79-82Kevin Durant makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter82-82De'Aaron Fox makes 25-foot three pointer (Stephon Castle assists)
3rd Quarter82-83Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter82-84Kevin Durant makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter84-84Stephon Castle makes 1-foot layup (De'Aaron Fox assists)
3rd Quarter84-86Amen Thompson makes 1-foot dunk (Kevin Durant assists)
4th Quarter85-86Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter86-86Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter87-86Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter88-86Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-86Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter91-86Victor Wembanyama makes 18-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter93-86Stephon Castle makes driving layup
4th Quarter95-86Victor Wembanyama makes running layup
4th Quarter95-87Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-88Kevin Durant makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-88De'Aaron Fox makes running layup (Victor Wembanyama assists)
4th Quarter97-90Tari Eason makes 22-foot jumper (Alperen Sengun assists)
4th Quarter97-91Alperen Sengun makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-92Alperen Sengun makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-92Dylan Harper makes two point shot (Keldon Johnson assists)
4th Quarter99-94Amen Thompson makes two point shot (Kevin Durant assists)
4th Quarter101-94Harrison Barnes makes 7-foot two point shot (Dylan Harper assists)
4th Quarter103-94Dylan Harper makes running layup
4th Quarter103-96Kevin Durant makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter105-96Dylan Harper makes driving layup
4th Quarter107-96Keldon Johnson makes 2-foot dunk (Luke Kornet assists)
4th Quarter109-96Victor Wembanyama makes 1-foot running dunk (De'Aaron Fox assists)
4th Quarter110-96Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter111-96Victor Wembanyama makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter111-97Clint Capela makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter111-99Clint Capela makes alley oop dunk (Aaron Holiday assists)