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Spurs host Rockets in Austin after season-opening loss
The San Antonio Spurs face the Houston Rockets in Austin on October 23 at 8:30 p.m.
Central time.
The matchup comes after the Spurs lost their season opener to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
San Antonio fell behind by 26 points but cut the gap to single digits several times after halftime.
Victor Wembanyama had what the preview describes as the worst offensive game of his career, while the Spurs’ guards contributed on offense.
The Spurs are looking to bounce back against an in-state rival after a disappointing start.
Houston won 52 games last season but lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Lakers.
Both teams are aiming to get on track early in the season, with the game set to be streamed nationally on Prime.
The San Antonio Spurs are set to face the Houston Rockets in Austin after losing their season opener to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The game is scheduled for October 23, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. Central Time.
The Spurs are looking to recover after a poor shooting night and a 26-point deficit against Oklahoma City.
The Rockets are also seeking to get back on track after losing in the first round of last season’s playoffs.
The game is scheduled to stream on Prime.
- Who
- The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets.
- What
- They are scheduled to play an early-season game.
- When
- October 23, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. Central Time.
- Where
- Austin, Texas.
- Why
- The Spurs are looking to rebound from their season-opening loss, while the Rockets aim to get back on track.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Spurs lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Spurs are scheduled to host the Rockets in Austin.
- Matchup
- San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets
- Location
- Austin
- Scheduled tip-off
- October 23, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. Central Time
- Streaming
- Prime
- Spurs’ previous game
- Season-opening loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder