By Stephen Michael | Pounding The Rock (PtR), 2026-01-29 11:00:19
在周三晚上的大部分时间里，圣安东尼奥马刺队都在努力寻找比赛节奏，他们开局落后，并且难以限制休斯顿火箭队的快节奏进攻。然而，终场哨响时，他们已经将比赛纳入了自己的掌控，将一个摇摇欲坠的开局转变为一场在丰田中心以111-99客场战胜火箭的统治级胜利。
圣安东尼奥马刺队通过加强防守、掌控篮板并利用其在禁区的身材优势，克服了上半场两位数的落后。马刺在下半场以58-38的比分领先火箭，并在第四节将对手的得分限制在仅仅13分，最终凭借纪律严明的执行力和强硬的身体对抗锁定了胜局。
“我认为，正是他（文班亚马）身边的队友们各司其职，才让维克托在篮下打出了如此巨大的影响力，”马刺队主教练米奇·约翰逊 (Mitch Johnson) 说道。“我们在篮下形成了多次合围，并且在下半场以及比赛的后半段，我们在保护地板球方面做得好多了。”
火箭队主导了上半场的大部分时间，他们在进攻时限早期就发动攻击，并在外线取得了成功。随着圣安东尼奥队难以遏制对手的持球突破，并送出二次进攻机会，休斯顿队建立起了多达16分的领先优势。
但这一切在下半场发生了改变。
马刺队带着对防守的全新专注重返赛场，他们压缩防守空间，迫使休斯顿队进行高难度投篮。圣安东尼奥队在第三节末段开始逐步蚕食分差，凭借更流畅的球的转移和持续的内线得分缩小了差距。
“感觉我们（上半场）有点慌乱，”约翰逊说。“感觉我们没有真正进入比赛状态，但我们最终保持了冷静。”
维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) 是这一切的核心。这位明星球员最终砍下28分和16个篮板，在攻防两端都成为马刺的中流砥柱。文班亚马在内线反复惩罚休斯顿队，在防守端干扰对手投篮，同时在进攻端制造犯规并为队友创造空间。
圣安东尼奥队的耐心在第四节初见成效。在第三节末段终于取得领先后，马刺队以一波11-0的攻击波开启了末节，彻底扭转了比赛势头。成功的防守带来了转换进攻的机会，马刺队抓住时机，通过冲击篮筐和控制节奏扩大了优势。
马刺在禁区的优势被证明是决定性的。圣安东尼奥队在争抢地板球方面持续压制休斯顿队，并统治了篮板球的争夺，从而限制了火箭队创造二次进攻的能力。随着比赛节奏放缓，面对圣安东尼奥队的身高优势和严明纪律，休斯顿队难以找到轻松的出手机会。
新秀后卫迪伦·哈珀 (Dylan Harper) 从替补席上提供了巨大的能量，他得到16分，并在关键时刻注入了活力。当比赛陷入胶着时，他冲击篮筐并完成得分的能力帮助马刺稳住了进攻，阻止了休斯顿队重拾势头。
阿门·汤普森 (Amen Thompson) 全场为火箭队贡献了25分，整晚都展现了他的运动能力和侵略性。但尽管有出色的个人表现，一旦圣安东尼奥队建立起他们的防守体系，休斯顿队便无法维持其早期的成功。随着马刺队终结比赛，火箭队在第四节出现了关键失误，并经历了长时间的得分荒。
对于圣安东尼奥队而言，这场胜利提醒了人们，当球队专注于防守和身体对抗时，他们能有多么高效。在经历了一段起伏不定的时期后，马刺队展示了他们在压力下做出回应的能力，并赢得了一场艰难的客场鏖战。
这场胜利也凸显了马刺队在关键时刻处理球能力的成长。圣安东尼奥队没有仓促出手或满足于高难度的跳投，而是保持冷静，将球打到内线，并信赖他们的防守轮转。
在马刺队继续在竞争激烈的西部联盟中航行之际，周三的表现为他们提供了一份成功的蓝图——防守，拼抢篮板，让纪律性决定最终的结果。面对一支年轻而充满活力的火箭队，圣安东尼奥队证明了坚韧和执行力依然能改变一切。
赛后简报
- 查尔斯·巴克利 (Charles Barkley) 表示，斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (Stephon Castle)“以一己之力改变了比赛”的走向。如果你看录像，会发现他说得没错。下半场，卡斯尔对申京 (Alperen Şengün) 和凯文·杜兰特 (Kevin Durant) 进行了严密盯防，给他们制造了极大的麻烦。虽然杜兰特最终得到24分，但他的投篮命中率是17投8中，这在很大程度上要归功于卡斯尔。
- 米奇·约翰逊在下半场的执教以及让文班亚马去防守阿门·汤普森的调整，是马刺队能够逆转取胜的重要原因。马刺队目前战绩为32胜15负，正朝着NBA季后赛迈进。他（约翰逊）是这其中的关键人物。
- 圣安东尼奥队的替补得分以38-14领先于休斯顿队。
- 迪伦·哈珀今晚表现出色，他11投8中，高效地拿下了16分。
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Spurs Rally Past Rockets, 111-99, With Defense and Discipline
The San Antonio Spurs spent much of Wednesday night searching for their footing, trailing early and struggling to slow Houston’s tempo. By the final buzzer, they had imposed their will, turning a shaky start into a dominant 111–99 road victory over the Rockets at Toyota Center.
San Antonio overcame a double-digit first-half deficit by tightening its defense, controlling the glass, and leaning on its size in the paint. The Spurs outscored Houston 58–38 in the second half and limited the Rockets to just 13 points in the fourth quarter, sealing the win with disciplined execution and physical play.
“I think it’s the job that everyone was doing around him [Wembanyama] that allowed Victor to be that impactful at the rim,” Spurs Head Coach Mitch Johnson said. “We had quite a bit of crowds at the rim and we did a much better job of securing loose balls in the second half and the latter part of the game.”
The Rockets dictated much of the opening half, attacking early in the shot clock and finding success from the perimeter. Houston built a lead that grew to 16 points as San Antonio struggled to contain dribble penetration and gave up second-chance opportunities.
That changed after halftime.
The Spurs emerged with a renewed focus on defense, shrinking the floor and forcing Houston into contested shots. San Antonio began to chip away late in the third quarter, closing the gap behind improved ball movement and a steady diet of interior scoring.
“It felt like we were freaking out a bit,” Johnson said. “It felt like we didn’t settle down into the game [in the first half], but we kept our composure.”
Victor Wembanyama was at the center of it all. He star finished with 28 points and 16 rebounds, anchoring the Spurs on both ends of the floor. Wembanyama repeatedly punished Houston inside, altering shots defensively while drawing fouls and creating space for teammates offensively.
San Antonio’s patience paid off early in the fourth quarter. After finally taking the lead late in the third, the Spurs opened the final period with an 11–0 run that shifted momentum decisively. Defensive stops led to transition opportunities, and the Spurs capitalized by attacking the rim and controlling the pace.
The Spurs’ advantage in the paint proved decisive. San Antonio consistently beat Houston to loose balls and dominated the rebounding battle, limiting the Rockets’ ability to generate second chances. As the game slowed, Houston struggled to find clean looks against San Antonio’s length and discipline.
Rookie guard Dylan Harper provided a significant boost off the bench, scoring 16 points and offering energy during critical stretches. His ability to attack downhill and convert at the rim helped stabilize the Spurs’ offense when the game tightened, preventing Houston from regaining momentum.
Amen Thompson led the Rockets with 25 points, showcasing his athleticism and aggressiveness throughout the night. But despite strong individual performances, Houston could not sustain its early success once San Antonio imposed its defensive structure. The Rockets committed key turnovers and endured extended scoring droughts in the fourth quarter as the Spurs closed out the game.
For San Antonio, the win served as a reminder of how effective the team can be when it commits to defense and physicality. After a recent stretch marked by inconsistency, the Spurs demonstrated their ability to respond under pressure and win a tough, grind-it-out game on the road.
The victory also highlighted the Spurs’ growth in late-game situations. Rather than rushing possessions or settling for contested jump shots, San Antonio remained composed, working the ball inside and trusting its defensive rotations.
As the Spurs continue to navigate a competitive Western Conference, Wednesday’s performance offered a blueprint for success — defend, rebound, and let discipline dictate the outcome. Against a young and energetic Rockets team, San Antonio proved that resilience and execution can still make a difference.
Game notes
- Charles Barkley said Stephon Castle “single handedly changed the game” for the Spurs. And if you look at the tape, he’s right. Castle was in Sengun and Kevin Durant’s business in the second half and made life difficult for him. While Durant finished with 24 points, he shot 8-for-17 and that is largely due to Castle.
- Mitch Johnson’s coaching in the second half and adjustments of putting Wembanyama on Amen Thompson was a huge reason why the Spurs rallied for the win. The Spurs are 32-15 and are en route for the NBA Playoffs. He’s a huge reason why.
- San Antonio’s bench outscored Houston’s 38-14.
- Dylan Harper had a nice evening at the office with 16 points on 8-11 shooting.
By Stephen Michael, via Pounding The Rock