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Rio Grande Valley Vipers Advance to Conference Semifinals
Vipers defeat Austin Spurs 117-106 in Western Conference Quarterfinals
Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:21pm
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The Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the NBA G League affiliate of the Houston Rockets, defeated the Austin Spurs 117-106 on Tuesday night in the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the NBA G League Playoffs. The Vipers will now face the South Bay Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals on Friday.
Why it matters
The Vipers' victory over the Spurs marks their advancement to the conference semifinals, a significant milestone in their postseason run. As the affiliate of the NBA's Houston Rockets, the Vipers' success in the G League playoffs is closely watched by the parent organization and its fans.
The details
The Vipers jumped out to a 36-20 lead at the end of the first quarter and maintained control throughout the game. Daishen Nix led the Vipers with 34 points, while Kyle Mangas scored 45 points for the Spurs. The Spurs made a late push in the fourth quarter, cutting the Vipers' lead to 7 points, but the Vipers held on for the 117-106 victory.
- The game was played on Tuesday, April 2, 2026.
- The Vipers will face the South Bay Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals on Friday, April 3, 2026.
The players
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The NBA G League affiliate of the Houston Rockets.
Austin Spurs
The opposing team in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Daishen Nix
The Vipers' leading scorer with 34 points.
Kyle Mangas
The Spurs' leading scorer with 45 points.
Tristen Newton
A two-way player for the Houston Rockets who scored 18 points for the Vipers.
What’s next
The Vipers will face the South Bay Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals on Friday, April 3, 2026.
The takeaway
The Vipers' victory over the Spurs demonstrates their strength as a G League team and their potential to make a deep playoff run. As the affiliate of the Houston Rockets, the Vipers' success is closely watched by the parent organization and its fans, who are eager to see the team's young talent develop.
