The San Antonio Spurs (31-15) host the Houston Rockets (28-16) in a Southwest Division rivalry matchup as the Spurs aim to extend their home dominance against a Rockets team looking to climb the Western Conference standings. San Antonio, sitting 2nd in the West, has relied on elite defense and balanced scoring but faces challenges with frontcourt depth. Houston, 5th in the West, boasts strong road offense but has been inconsistent against top teams. This game could hinge on three-point shooting and rebounding, with potential for a high-scoring affair if the Rockets’ transition game clicks or a defensive grind if the Spurs’ veteran core locks in.
Venue Location
The game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. This 18,581-capacity arena, formerly known as AT&T Center, is the home of the Spurs and known for its modern amenities and passionate fanbase during divisional games.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM CT local time / 1:30 AM GMT
Recent Team Forms
The Spurs have been surging, posting a 7-3 record in their last 10 games with a +6.5 point differential. They’ve won four straight at home, including a 115-110 victory over the Lakers on January 25, averaging 118 PPG while holding opponents to 111.5. Victor Wembanyama (24 PPG, 10 RPG) and Devin Vassell (22 PPG) lead the offense, with elite three-point defense (34% allowed) but rebounding issues (42 per game).
The Rockets are steady, going 6-4 in their last 10 with a +3.0 point differential. They’ve won three of their last five on the road, including a 112-108 win over the Clippers on January 24, averaging 115 PPG while conceding 112. Alperen Sengun (22 PPG, 11 RPG) and Fred VanVleet (18 PPG, 9 APG) anchor the attack, with strong fast-break points (17 per game) but turnover problems (14 per game).
| Team | Last 10 Record | Points For (Avg) | Points Against (Avg) | Streak |
| San Antonio Spurs | 7-3 | 118.0 | 111.5 | W4 |
| Houston Rockets | 6-4 | 115.0 | 112.0 | W1 |
Injury Report
Injuries are minimal for the Spurs but significant for the Rockets’ depth.
San Antonio Spurs:
Tre Jones (PG, ankle): Day-to-day; limited in practice but expected to play.
Overall: One guard in doubt, but core (Wembanyama, Vassell, Johnson) healthy.
Houston Rockets:
Tari Eason (SF, leg): Out indefinitely (stress fracture).
Amen Thompson (SF, ankle): Questionable (sprain; game-time decision).
Jabari Smith Jr. (PF, knee): Questionable (soreness; limited in practice).
Overall: Frontcourt thinned, forcing reliance on Sengun and VanVleet for heavy minutes.
Key Player Matchups
This divisional tilt features exciting individual battles.
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs C) vs. Alperen Sengun (Rockets C): Wembanyama’s athleticism (24 PPG, 10 RPG, 3 BPG) vs. Sengun’s playmaking (22 PPG, 11 RPG, 5 APG).
Devin Vassell (Spurs SG) vs. Fred VanVleet (Rockets PG): Vassell’s scoring (22 PPG) challenged by VanVleet’s defense (2 SPG).
Keldon Johnson (Spurs SF) vs. Dillon Brooks (Rockets SF): Johnson’s versatility (18 PPG) vs. Brooks’ toughness (14 PPG, strong on-ball D).
Jeremy Sochan (Spurs PF) vs. Jabari Smith Jr. (Rockets PF): Sochan’s rebounding (9 RPG) vs. Smith’s spacing (16 PPG, 38% 3PT) – if Smith plays.
Key X-Factor: Chris Paul (Spurs PG) could exploit Rockets’ guard defense with his assists (9 APG).
Series History
The Spurs lead the all-time series 123-92 in 215 meetings. San Antonio has won 4 of the last 5, including a 110-105 victory in 2025. Average total points: 215.6, with overs hitting in 3 of 5. In San Antonio, the Spurs are 3-2 in the last 5 vs. Rockets.
| Last 5 Head-to-Head Games | Date | Result | Total Points |
| Rockets @ Spurs | 11/15/2025 | Spurs 110-105 | 215 |
| Spurs @ Rockets | 10/20/2025 | Spurs 105-102 | 207 |
| Rockets @ Spurs | 03/10/2024 | Spurs 120-118 | 238 |
| Spurs @ Rockets | 12/05/2024 | Spurs 112-108 | 220 |
| Rockets @ Spurs | 02/28/2024 | Rockets 115-110 | 225 |
Betting Trends
Spread: San Antonio is 15-10 ATS at home; Houston 12-13 ATS on the road. Over/Under: The over has hit in 6 of San Antonio’s last 10 home games and 5 of Houston’s last 10 overall. Trends: Spurs 4-1 in last 5 home games; Rockets 2-3 in last 5 road. Models give Spurs 55% win probability.
Game Odds
San Antonio Spurs 219.5
Houston Rockets – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, January 27, 2026
