Despite a frustrating loss in San Antonio, second-year guard Reed Sheppard (16 points, 6 assists, 60% FG) was a clear bright spot for the Rockets.

The second of five straight Fridays with NBA Cup doubleheaders on Prime Video opened with a Texas-sized showdown between Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs facing Kevin Durant and the red-hot Rockets – who entered Group Play riding a five-game win streak.

With no game this weekend, Texas Football quarterback Arch Manning hung out with the Spurs in San Antonio on Friday night.

In an NBA Cup road loss to the Spurs, Houston committed 23 turnovers while giving up 15 offensive rebounds. Kevin Durant took responsibility postgame.

Harrison Barnes scored 24 points, Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama added 22 points apiece and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 121-110 on Friday night in the NBA Cup opener for both teams.

In the span of 48 hours, Champagnie went from a goat in Los Angeles to a hero against Houston. Champagnie’s six 3-pointers against Houston matched a career high. His career-best four steals bore testament to his high activity level in the midst of a Spurs’ defense that squelched the Rockets down the stretch.

On Saturday night, the New Orleans Pelicans take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in a thrilling NBA matchup.

Harrison Barnes scored 24 points, Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama added 22 points apiece and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 121-110 on Friday night in the NBA Cup opener for both teams.