Spurs Host Rockets in Key Western Conference Matchup
The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets face off on Sunday night, with both teams looking to solidify their positions in the Western Conference playoff picture. The game, set to tip off at 8:00 PM ET at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
Houston Rockets Storylines
The Houston Rockets (39-23) are coming off a 106-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, a game where they rallied with a 29-point fourth quarter. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 28 points, while Amen Thompson contributed 26 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Kevin Durant added 26 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Despite their success, the Rockets’ bench is the fewest in the league, averaging just 28.3 points per game.
Currently the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference, Houston is in a tight race for playoff positioning. They are half a game behind the Minnesota Timberwolves for the No. 3 seed and only four games ahead of teams vying for a spot in the Play-In Tournament.
San Antonio Spurs Storylines
The San Antonio Spurs (46-17) are enjoying a resurgent season, securing a winning record for the first time since the 2018-19 season. They recently defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-112 on Friday, overcoming a 20-point halftime deficit with a dominant 70-46 second half. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Julian Champagnie added 20 points and nine rebounds. De’Aaron Fox contributed 19 points and nine assists, and Stephon Castle had six points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
The Spurs are 2.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for the top seed in the Western Conference and are within striking distance of achieving their first 60-win season since 2016-17.
Head-to-Head Record
This is the fourth and final meeting between the Rockets and Spurs this season. San Antonio currently leads the season series 2-1. On November 7, 2025, the Spurs defeated the Rockets 121-110.
How to Watch
When: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Where: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Live Stream: NBC and Peacock
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