What happened: Amen Thompson registered a late defensive rejection in Austin on Friday night to close out Houston's four-point road victory over San Antonio. Thompson, who scored 12 points for the Rockets in preseason action, anchored the final defensive possession to preserve the result.

Why it matters: The outcome gives Houston consecutive victories to open the 2026-27 regular season after signing Thompson to a contract extension in September. San Antonio remains winless through two games after dropping the tight division matchup in the final seconds.

What to watch: Houston looks to extend its unbeaten start to 3-0 in its next regular-season contest, while San Antonio seeks its first victory of the 2026-27 campaign.