Rockets Stun Lakers, Wembanyama Dominates in Spurs' Comeback Win

Context The win cuts the Lakers’ series lead to 3‑1 in the Western Conference first round. Houston is still without Kevin Durant, but Amen Thompson added 23 points and Tari Eason contributed 20. Los Angeles missed Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and LeBron James finished with 10 points on 2‑of‑9 shooting.

Key Facts Houston’s defense produced 24 turnovers, which directly yielded 30 points for the Rockets. Wembanyama’s stat line included 27 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals and 7 blocks, his first game since the concussion protocol. The Spurs, meanwhile, rallied from a 19‑point deficit to beat the Trail Blazers 114‑93, with De’Aaron Fox scoring 28 points.

What It Means Houston now needs one more win to force a decisive Game 5, while San Antonio looks to close out its series on Tuesday. The next games will test whether Houston’s turnover‑driven offense can sustain momentum and whether Wembanyama can maintain his all‑impact production.