Rockets Get PUNKED By Spurs in Tournament Opener | Kevin Durant's EIGHT Turnovers Reveal FATAL Flaw?

Houston Rockets fall to San Antonio Spurs 121-110 in a game they dominated early but couldn't finish. What went wrong when an 11-point lead evaporated? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the critical failures that cost the Rockets their in-season tournament opener. The Spurs crushed Houston on the glass with 33 second-chance points from 15 offensive rebounds, exposing the Rockets' zone defense and lack of hustle. Kevin Durant's 8 turnovers against aggressive double teams revealed systemic problems without Fred VanVleet running the offense. Reed Sheppard delivered his best offensive performance with 16 points and 6 assists, but his defensive liabilities forced Ime Udoka into zone coverage that opponents are now exploiting. Alperen Sengun's 25 points came with questionable shot selection, settling for jumpers instead of attacking smaller defenders when Victor Wembanyama sat with foul trouble.