The San Antonio Spurs defeated the visiting Houston Rockets, 126-122, at Frost Bank Center on Friday evening.

Victor Wembanyama was essential in helping his team win their first game of the season, as he scored the tying bucket late in regulation and also the opening points of overtime to help his team come through in the end. The Spurs were out to a solid start in the game and led 25-23 after one quarter. The Rockets tied the score by halftime and came out stronger in the third quarter to claim a seven-point cushion heading into the final frame. Nonetheless, the Spurs fought back and outscored the visitors 35-28 in fourth to force overtime. The Spurs kept the momentum going in the extra period, where they outscored the Rockets 15-11 to complete the comeback.

Devin Vassell led the way for the Spurs with 25 points, three rebounds and two assists, in 40 minutes. Wembanyama followed up with 21 points 12 rebounds, two steals and three blocks, while Keldon Johnson totaled 20 points, four rebounds, four assists and one block. The Spurs shot 48.9 percent from the field including 13-for-42 from long range.

Meanwhile, Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 25 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block, in 41 minutes. Fred VanVleet followed up with 24 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists, while Jalen Green tallied 22 points, five rebounds and four assists. The Rockets shot 52 percent from the field including 8-for-32 from long range.

The Rockets will look to bounce back as they play host to the Warriors on Sunday. The Spurs take on the Clippers in Los Angeles on Sunday.