By Jeff McDonald, Staff Writer | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2026-01-29 00:12:55
2026年1月28日，周三，在休斯顿举行的一场NBA篮球比赛中，圣安东尼奥马刺队前锋维克托·文班亚马（1号）在下半场面对休斯顿火箭队前锋塔里·伊森（17号）和前锋凯文·杜兰特（7号）得分后庆祝。(美联社图片/Ashley Landis)
休斯顿电 — 周三，在休斯顿，马刺队用一场坚韧的“锤炼磐石”式胜利，为格雷格·波波维奇 (Gregg Popovich) 的77岁生日献上了贺礼。
维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 砍下28分、16个篮板和5次封盖，率领马刺队在丰田中心克服了上半场一度落后16分的劣势，最终以111-99击溃火箭队。
德阿龙·福克斯 (De’Aaron Fox) 为马刺队贡献了18分，他们在第四节以27-13的比分痛击了休斯顿。
这场比赛的剧本与上周马刺客场挑战休斯顿时的情况完全相反，当时他们挥霍了16分的领先优势，第四节仅得到14分，最终以106-111告负。
阿门·汤普森 (Amen Thompson) 得到26分，领衔火箭队，凯文·杜兰特 (Kevin Durant) 也为球队贡献了25分。
马刺队直到第三节还剩2分05秒时才取得本场比赛的首次领先，当时迪伦·哈珀 (Dylan Harper) 突破上篮得手，帮助球队以79-78反超。
带着84-86的比分进入第四节后，马刺队直到比赛还剩7分47秒时，才让火箭队通过杜兰特的两记罚球拿到末节的头两分。
火箭队在第四节的第一个运动战进球，直到比赛还剩5分57秒时才由塔里·伊森 (Tari Eason) 命中。
凭借这场胜利，马刺队的战绩提升至32胜15负，稳居西部第二。火箭队战绩则下滑至28胜17负。
以下是这场复仇之战胜利后的三大看点：
1. 文班通过强硬考验
文班亚马在最近一次造访丰田中心时，经历了其职业生涯中最挣扎的投篮表现之一，而本场比赛他实现了强势反弹。
八天前，文班亚马全场21投仅5中，三分线外7投0中，只得到14分。
火箭队值得一些称赞。即便本场被文班亚马痛击，他们也让他为得到的每一分都付出了艰苦的努力。
休斯顿延续了他们的防守策略，用阿尔佩伦·申京 (Alperen Sengun)、汤普森、伊森等多名球员轮番防守文班亚马，并将他一次次撞倒在地。
有时，感觉文班亚马摔倒在地的次数比篮球弹地的次数还多。
文班亚马的强硬体现在他频繁地站上罚球线。他15罚12中，这不仅证明了他承受的身体对抗强度，也展现了他施加的对抗力度。
2. 替补阵容扭转战局
火箭队开场后前八次出手全部命中，并借此在半场结束前建立了巨大领先优势。
而马刺的替补阵容在扭转比赛局势方面功不可没。
他们的替补得分以38-14碾压火箭，为马刺队提供了决定性的助力。
考虑到主教练米奇·约翰逊 (Mitch Johnson) 在比赛进入垃圾时间前一直采用短轮换，这是一个惊人的得分差距。马刺队只有三名替补球员有得分进账：凯尔登·约翰逊 (Keldon Johnson) 得到17分，哈珀贡献16分，德文·瓦塞尔 (Devin Vassell) 得到5分。
火箭队方面则只有两名替补球员得分，里德·谢泼德 (Reed Sheppard) 贡献了9分，克林特·卡佩拉 (Clint Capela) 得到5分。
整个赛季以来，马刺队都为其高质量的阵容深度感到自豪。如果没有这样的深度，他们周三恐怕无法取胜。
3. 卡斯尔激活马刺第四节防守
两处战术调整促成了马刺在第四节打出统治级的防守表现。
其一是让文班亚马去对位汤普森，这成功阻止了这位冲击力十足的火箭后卫施展他招牌式的禁区突破。
这一招奏效了。此前一直是马刺队最头疼球员的汤普森，在第四节7投仅1中。
然而，米奇·约翰逊之所以能做出这一调整，完全是因为斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (Stephon Castle) 的存在。
2026年1月28日，周三，在休斯顿举行的一场NBA篮球比赛下半场，圣安东尼奥马刺队后卫斯蒂芬·卡斯尔（5号）在防守休斯顿火箭队中锋阿尔佩伦·申京。(美联社图片/Ashley Landis)
这位身高6英尺5英寸的后卫能够接管防守申京的任务，并且不落下风。申京在第四节5投0中。
当不防守申京时，卡斯尔又被派去盯防NBA历史得分榜前十的球员——杜兰特。后者在末节4投1中。
赛后，米奇·约翰逊称卡斯尔当晚在防守端的表现是“最佳防守阵容”级别的。
在马刺锁死对手的第四节中，他的全能性被证明至关重要。
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) looks to dish the ball off around San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks against Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) guards San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first half of game action at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) is caught up between Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) and center Alperen Sengun (28) in the first half at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka directs his team in the first half of game action against the San Antonio Spurs at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) dunks the ball over San Antonio Spurs defense at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) puts up a jump shot over San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) makes a gesture to San Antonio Spurs bench after sinking a three-point shot at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) pops up for a jump shot over San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) takes off with after a loose ball for a turnover against the San Antonio Spurs at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) high-fives forward Kevin Durant (7) as they take on the San Antonio Spurs at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) chases after a loose ball against San Antonio Spurs at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) at the Toyota Center in Houston on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) defends against San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie defends against San Antonio Spurs guard De’aaron Fox (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after shooting a 3-pointer against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) celebrates with center Alperen Sengun (28) after shooting a 3-pointer against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7) and forward Keldon Johnson (3) defend against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun reacts after making a 3-pointer against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) defends against San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs guard De’aaron Fox (4) shoots against Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, left, defends against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks against Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates with forward Carter Bryant (11) after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) shoots against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) dunks against San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) fouls Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) and San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) react after a foul call during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama looks over his shoulder during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) defends against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson, left, and forward Victor Wembanyama celebrate during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) and San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama compete for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Victor Wembanyama wins a jump ball against Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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3 takeaways as Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs to win over Rockets
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates after scoring against Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) and forward Kevin Durant (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
HOUSTON — The Spurs celebrated Gregg Popovich’s 77th birthday by gritting out a “pounding the rock” type of victory Wednesday in Houston.
Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points with 16 rebounds and five blocks as the Spurs overcame a 16-point deficit in the first half to trounce the Rockets 111-99 at the Toyota Center.
De’Aaron Fox added 18 points for the Spurs, who pummeled Houston 27-13 in the fourth quarter.
The game represented a complete script flip for the Spurs’ most recent trip to Houston last week, when they blew a 16-point lead, scored only 14 fourth-quarter points and lost 111-106.
Amen Thompson had 26 points to lead the Rockets, who also got 25 points from Kevin Durant.
The Spurs did not take their first lead of the game until the 2:05 mark of the third quarter, when Dylan Harper slipped for a drive that put them ahead 79-78.
Down 86-84 headed to the fourth, the Spurs did not allow the Rockets their first points of the frame until a pair of Durant foul shots with 7:47 to play.
Houston did not record its first field goal of the fourth quarter until a Tari Eason basket with 5:57 to go.
With the victory, the Spurs improved to 32-15, holding on to second place in the Western Conference. Houston dropped to 28-17.
Here are three takeaways from Wednesday’s revenge victory:
1. Wemby passes toughness test
Wembanyama provided a quite a bounce back from his most recent visit to the Toyota Center, when he toiled through one of the toughest shooting performances of his career.
Eight days earlier, Wembanyama was 5 of 21 from the floor, 0 of 7 from 3-point range and mustered only 14 points.
Give Houston a bit of credit. Even as Wembanyama waxed them, the Rockets made him work for every point.
Houston continued its habit of using an array of players – Sengun, Thompson, Tari Eason – to defend Wembayama, and send him hurtling toward the court.
At times, it felt as if Wembanyama was bouncing off the floor more often than the ball did.
Wembanyama’s toughness showed in his constant trips to the foul line. He made 12 of 15 attempts, testament to the physicality he dished out as well as absorbed.
2. Bench unit turned the tide
The Rockets made their first eight shots of the night en route to building their big first-half lead.
Give the Spurs’ reserve unit credit for turning the game around.
Their bench outscored Houston’s 38-14, giving the Spurs a decisive boost.
It was a remarkable margin, given coach Mitch Johnson used a shortened bench until garbage time. Only three Spurs reserves registered points. Keldon Johnson had 17, Harper added 16 and Devin Vassell logged five.
Only two bench players scored for the Rockets, with Reed Sheppard giving them nine points and Clint Capela tallying five.
The Spurs have boasted about their quality depth all season. They probably don’t win Wednesday without it.
3. Castle unlocks Spurs’ defense in fourth
Two tactical adjustments led to the Spurs’ dominating defensive performance in the fourth quarter.
One was moving Wembanyama onto Thompson, which prevented the rim-rattling Rockets guard from making his patented forays into the paint.
That move worked. Thompson — who to that point had been the Spurs’ primary source of frustration — finished the game by going 1 of 7 in the fourth quarter.
Mitch Johnson could only make that adjustment, however, because of Stephon Castle.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) defends against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The 6-foot-5 guard was able to take over the Sengun assignment and hold his own. Sengun was 0 for 5 in the fourth.
When he wasn’t on Sengun, Castle was called upon to hassle one of the top 10 leading scorers in NBA history in Durant. He went 1 for 4 in the final frame.
After the game, Mitch Johnson called Castle’s night’s work on the defensive end an “All-Defense” type of performance.
His versatility proved vital in the Spurs’ lock down fourth quarter.
By Jeff McDonald, Staff Writer, via San Antonio Express-News