- What: NBA Regular Season Game
- When: February 26, 2025
- Who: San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets
- Time: 6:30 p.m. PST
- Where: Toyota Center (Houston, TX)
The San Antonio Spurs (24-32) and the Houston Rockets (36-22) face off in a Western Conference matchup on Wednesday.
This game marks the second in a back-to-back series for both squads.
Last night, the Rockets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks by a narrow margin of 100-97, their second win in three games.
In contrast, the Spurs fell 109-103 against the New Orleans Pelicans in their previous game and are still adapting to life without Victor Wembanyama, who is out for the season due to blood clots.
Houston’s Fred VanVleet is listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury.
San Antonio
Guard De’Aaron Fox is a dynamic scorer and playmaker in the backcourt. He averages 24.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game.
In the matchup against the Detroit Pistons on February 21, Fox delivered an impressive performance with 27 points, five rebounds, and five assists. He has recorded 25 or more points in two of his last four games.
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Forward Keldon Johnson has proven to be a valuable contributor off the bench. He averages 12 points and 4.4 rebounds per game and has reached double-digit scoring in four consecutive contests.
In the recent loss to the Spurs, Johnson scored 18 points, provided three assists, and hit two 3-pointers.
Houston
Forward Amen Thompson exhibits exceptional athleticism and boasts a quick first step that allows him to drive effectively. He averages 13.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, with 1.3 blocks and 1.4 steals.
This season, the 22-year-old has accomplished 16 double-doubles. In a game on February 22 against the Jazz, Thompson recorded 22 points and nine rebounds.
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— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 26, 2025
Center Alperen Sengun serves as a dependable presence in the paint. He ranks ninth in the NBA for rebounds with an average of 10.5, scoring 19.1 points and dishing out 4.8 assists per game.
The 22-year-old has achieved double-doubles in his last three games. During the victory over the Timberwolves on February 21, Sengun tallied 24 points and 12 rebounds.
Spurs-Rockets Best Bet
The Spurs and Rockets are in for a tough one tonight. This one has a defensive rock fight written all over it. I’m taking the Under in this one.
Best Bet: Under 227.5 Points at -105 odds.
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