Venue & Game Details
Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Tipoff: 7:30 PM CT
Competition: NBA Regular Season / NBA Emirates Cup Group Stage
Broadcast: Amazon Prime, NBA League Pass
Injury Report
Houston Rockets:
Out: Fred VanVleet (torn ACL, season-ending), Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle)
Questionable: Steven Adams (hip)
Healthy: Kevin Durant (24 PPG), Alperen Sengün (22.4 PPG, 9.9 RPG), Amen Thompson (28 points vs. Memphis)
San Antonio Spurs:
Out: De’Aaron Fox (hamstring), Dylan Harper (calf), Luke Kornet (ankle)
Questionable: Kelly Olynyk (heel), Jeremy Sochan (wrist)
Healthy: Victor Wembanyama (25.6 PPG, 12.9 RPG), Stephon Castle (19.4 PPG), Devin Vassell
Key Player Matchups
Kevin Durant vs. Victor Wembanyama: Durant’s veteran scoring and perimeter shooting against Wembanyama’s length and rim protection is the headline duel.
Alperen Sengün vs. Spurs Frontcourt: Sengün’s playmaking and rebounding will test San Antonio’s interior defense.
Amen Thompson vs. Stephon Castle: Two young guards with explosive scoring ability; Thompson’s athleticism vs. Castle’s efficiency could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
Houston Rockets:
On a five-game winning streak after opening 0-2.
Most recent win: 124-109 vs. Memphis (Thompson 28 pts, Sengün 20 pts/16 reb).
Strength: League-leading offense (124.7 PPG).
Weakness: Depth issues with VanVleet out.
San Antonio Spurs:
Started 5-0, now on a two-game losing streak (losses to Lakers 118-116 and Suns).
Wembanyama struggled in recent games (5-of-14 FG vs. Lakers, 9 pts vs. Suns).
Strength: Top-5 defense, allowing second-fewest points per game.
Weakness: Reliance on Wembanyama’s production.
Series History
All-Time Regular Season: Spurs lead 119–100.
2024–25 Season: Rockets won series 3–1.
Trend: Houston has momentum in recent matchups, but San Antonio historically dominates the rivalry.
Betting Trends:
Rockets are 5-0 ATS during current win streak.
Spurs are 2-0 ATS at home this season.
Last 4 meetings: 3 went Over 224.5.
Game Odds
Houston Rockets – 2.5
San Antonio Spurs 225.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 6, 2025
