Spurs dominate second half to storm back, top Rockets

Victor Wembanyama posted his 21st double-double, Keldon Johnson scored 17 points off the bench, and the visiting San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 111-99 on Wednesday.

Wembanyama paired 28 points with 16 rebounds and added five blocked shots to fuel the comeback. The Spurs bludgeoned the Rockets in the third quarter before pulling away in the fourth with a stifling defensive performance that marked a total departure from the first half.

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