Spurs defeat Rockets in the NBA opener

• The Spurs defeated the Rockets in the NBA opener.
• Harrison Barnes was named the best player of the match with 24 points.
• Victor Wembanyama is adapting to the challenges of superstars.

This is reported by L'Équipe, L'Équipe.

On Friday, November 8, the Spurs from San Antonio achieved victory over the Houston Rockets with a score of 121-110 in the NBA opener. Player Harrison Barnes scored 24 points, while Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie each added 22 points.

In Houston, Kevin Durant also scored 24 points, while Alperen Sengun contributed 22 points. The Rockets had a five-game series of defeats, which was interrupted by this loss.

The Spurs finished the first half of the game with a lead, scoring 12 points in the last two minutes, which included a five-point loss to the Rockets. Wembanyama, despite the aggressive defense against him, managed to adapt and finished the game with 22 points, of which 18 were scored in the second half.

In the final quarter, the Spurs continued to demonstrate their advantage, thanks to the active game of Wembanyama and precise long-range shots from Barnes and Champagnie. Upcoming matches for the Rockets and Spurs are scheduled for Sunday and Saturday respectively.

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