Rockets Fall to Spurs in Big Loss on the Road

Houston drops to fourth in the West after 145-120 defeat in San Antonio

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Houston Rockets lost to the San Antonio Spurs 145-120 on Sunday night, falling to 39-24 on the season and dropping a spot to fourth in the Western Conference standings. Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant each scored 23 points for the Rockets, but the team struggled with turnovers and was outshot from three-point range by the Spurs.

Why it matters

The loss to the Spurs further cements San Antonio's hold on the second seed in the West, while the Rockets drop a game behind in the standings. This was the final regular season matchup between these two rivals, with the Spurs winning the season series 3-1.

The details

The Rockets fell behind early, trailing by as many as 26 points in the third quarter before making a late push. Houston shot just 28% from three-point range, while the Spurs connected on 21 of their 40 attempts (53%). San Antonio also dominated in the paint, outscoring the Rockets 58-48 overall from the field.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • This was the final regular season matchup between the Rockets and Spurs.

The players

Amen Thompson

A Rockets guard who scored 23 points on 53% shooting, with seven rebounds, six assists and no turnovers.

Kevin Durant

A Rockets forward who also scored 23 points on 58% shooting.

Victor Wembanyama

A Spurs forward who scored the first 8 points of the game for San Antonio.

Alperen Sengun

A Rockets center who had 16 points and 6 rebounds, but also 5 turnovers.

Reed Sheppard

A Rockets guard who scored 17 points off the bench.

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What’s next

The Rockets will take on the Toronto Raptors at home on Tuesday, looking to bounce back from this lopsided defeat.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the Rockets' struggles on the road against top Western Conference opponents, as they failed to keep pace with the surging Spurs. Houston will need to shore up its defense and limit turnovers if it hopes to maintain its position in the crowded playoff race.